benevolently
- a word derived from benevolent.
Example Sentences
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Historically, hoping that an absolute power will benevolently provide for humanity if sufficiently enlightened hasn’t led to safe or positive outcomes.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 28, 2026
The new lions are looking a tad ferocious rather than benevolently regal.
From BBC ● Jul. 12, 2022
She doesn't benevolently lecture you on how you could, if you just tried, be economically simmering a pot of beans on the stove and roasting a chicken in the oven.
From Salon ● Nov. 9, 2021
The claims of inspiration suggest that France held power over its colony even in revolt, and that it alone was equipped to benevolently bestow freedom on the enslaved.
From Washington Post ● Aug. 4, 2021
“Little sister, been a long time since I play with dolls,” he said, smiling benevolently.
From "The Joy Luck Club" by Amy Tan
