benevolent
IPA /bɪˈnɛvələnt/
Kind and well-meaning towards other people, showing a wish to help them or treat them with care and fairness.
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The benevolent landlord gave the family more time to pay.
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IPA /bɪˈnɛvələnt/
Kind and well-meaning towards other people, showing a wish to help them or treat them with care and fairness.
The benevolent landlord gave the family more time to pay.
IPA /ˌæltruˈɪstɪk/
Showing selfless concern for the well-being of others; generous without expecting anything in return.
Her altruistic decision to donate her inheritance to charity inspired the whole town.
IPA /mæɡˈnænɪməs/
Generous or forgiving, especially toward a rival or someone less powerful.
Despite losing the match, she was magnanimous in congratulating her opponent.
IPA /mjuːˈnɪfɪsənt/
Extremely generous, often to an unusual or lavish degree.
The billionaire made a munificent donation to fund scholarships for underprivileged students.
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