benevolently
UK/bi'nevələntli/US/bi'nevәlәntli/
C2
Definitions
adv.
In a kind and generous way
仁慈地；慷慨地
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedbenevolentgood, well
+
-lyroll, turn (volvere); will, wish (velle)
=benevolently
benevolent + -ly (in the manner of) = in a kind, well-wishing way. Transparent -ly adverb.
Example Sentences
- 1.
The old teacher smiled benevolently at his nervous students.
- 2.
He ruled benevolently for over thirty years.