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kindly vs benevolent

benevolent vs kindly

kindly and benevolent both are adjectives.

kindly is an adverb but benevolent is not an adverb.

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

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