benevolenza
benevolence
noun beh-neh-voh-LEN-tsah Rare
Origin: Latin benevolentia, from bene (well) + velle (to wish)
Also means
goodwill
Usage Note
Benevolenza expresses a warm, active goodwill toward others, stronger than mere simpatia. It often appears in formal or literary contexts: a leader praised for la sua benevolenza toward subjects. The opposite is malevolenza.
Examples
"La sua benevolenza verso i poveri è ammirevole."
Natural Translation
His benevolence toward the poor is admirable.
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