Adjective
benevolent
IPA /bɪˈnɛvələnt/
Kind and well-meaning towards other people, showing a wish to help them or treat them with care and fairness.
See example sentence: benevolent
The benevolent landlord gave the family more time to pay.
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Adjective
Altruistic
IPA /ˌæltruˈɪstɪk/
Showing selfless concern for the well-being of others; generous without expecting anything in return.
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Her altruistic decision to donate her inheritance to charity inspired the whole town.
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