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}]