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benevolent vs kindly

kindly vs benevolent

benevolent and kindly both are adjectives.

benevolent is not an adverb while kindly is an adverb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
benevolent No Yes No No
kindly No Yes No Yes
As adjectives, benevolent and kindly are synonyms defined as:
  • benevolent and kindly: showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity
Other synonyms of benevolent include charitable, good-hearted, large-hearted, openhearted, sympathetic.
benevolent (adjective) kindly (adjective)
intending or showing kindness pleasant and agreeable
generous in assistance to the poor showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity
generous in providing aid to others
showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity
benevolent (adverb) kindly (adverb)
in a kind manner or out of kindness
Difference between benevolent and kindly

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