benevolent


benevolent (http://definr.com/benevolent)

     adj 1: doing or producing good [syn: beneficent, gracious]
     2: intending or showing kindness; "a benevolent society"
     3: having or showing or arising from a desire to promote the
        welfare or happiness of others; "his benevolent smile"; "a
        benevolent nature" [syn: good] [ant: malevolent]
     4: generous in providing aid to others [syn: freehearted]
     5: generous in assistance to the poor; "a benevolent
        contributor"; "eleemosynary relief"; "philanthropic
        contributions" [syn: beneficent, eleemosynary, philanthropic]