Vocabulary Spotlight
Benevolent
Part of Speech: Adjective
Definition: दयालु और परोपकारी (Dayalu aur paropkari) – Showing kindness, generosity, or goodwill toward others.
Pronunciation
[buh-nev-uh-luhnt]
Synonyms, Antonyms & Related Words
Synonyms
Generous – उदार (udar)
Related Words
Compassionate – सहृदय (saharday)
Word Origin
“Benevolent” Latin word “benevolentia” se aaya hai, jo kisi ke prati kind aur generous feelings ko darshata hai.
– “Benevolent” originates from Latin “benevolentia,” meaning goodwill or kindness toward others.
Word Family
Noun: Benevolence – परोपकारिता (paropkarita)
Adjective: Benevolent – दयालु (dayalu)
Usage Examples
1. Uske benevolent nature ke kaaran log uska samman karte hain.
– People respect him for his benevolent nature.
2. Woh ek benevolent boss hai jo apne employees ki care karta hai.
– He is a benevolent boss who cares for his employees.
Cultural Note
India mein benevolent ya dayalu vyakti ko bohot samman diya jata hai, kyunki woh community aur doosron ki help mein vishwas rakhte hain.
In Context
“Benevolent” ka use aise logo ke liye hota hai jo doosron ke prati kindness aur goodwill dikhate hain, aur yeh unka selfless attitude darshata hai.
Vocabulary Challenge
“Benevolent” ka kya matlab hai?
“Benevolent” shabd ka origin kya hai?