1. in a kind and generous way; with goodwill toward others

Examples

• The teacher smiled benevolently at her struggling student.
• He benevolently donated money to the local food bank.
• The grandmother looked benevolently upon her grandchildren playing in the yard.
• The judge listened benevolently to the defendant's explanation.
• She benevolently offered to help her neighbor with groceries.
• The wealthy businessman benevolently funded the new community center.