/ Dictionary / Index B benevolent: Meaning and Definition of Find definitions for: be•nev•o•lent Pronunciation: (bu-nev'u-lunt), [key] — adj. characterized by or expressing goodwill or kindly feelings: a benevolent attitude; her benevolent smile. desiring to help others; charitable: gifts from several benevolent alumni. intended for benefits rather than profit: a benevolent institution. Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease. See also: benevolent (Thesaurus) benevolence Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks Related Content Daily Word Quiz: meritocracy Analogy of the Day: Today’s Analogy Spelling Bee: Today’s Spelling Bee Frequently Misspelled Words Frequently Mispronounced Words Easily Confused Words Writing & Language