benevolently

/bəˈnevələntli/ (bre, ipa) · /bəˈnevələntli/ (ame, ipa)

benevolently — adverb

1. with active kindness, especially by giving help, comfort, money, or a second cha

1.副詞C2
釋義

with active kindness, especially by giving help, comfort, money, or a second chance to someone who needs it.

例句

The retired judge benevolently paid the school fees for two sisters.

benevolently + paid [cost/fee] for someone

At the station, Nkechi benevolently offered extra blankets to families sleeping there.

benevolently + offered practical help

同義詞
  • kindly

    the everyday choice for showing warmth or consideration

  • generously

    focuses more strongly on giving money, time, or effort

  • charitably

    more formal and often linked to donations or forgiving judgment

  • mercifully

    stresses easing suffering or choosing not to punish

反義詞
  • cruelly

    shows a wish to cause pain rather than relieve it

  • selfishly

    focuses on personal gain instead of helping others

  • harshly

    emphasizes severity rather than goodwill

文法句型

benevolently + past tense verb

benevolently + passive verb

用法筆記

Usually appears in formal writing or careful speech, especially before verbs such as give, allow, forgive, or provide. It often suggests that someone with power or resources chooses to help a weaker person or someone in difficulty.

常見錯誤

❌The benevolently teacher paid for the books.
✅The benevolent teacher paid for the books.
💡Use the adjective before a noun; use 'benevolently' to describe the action instead.