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wohlwollend

benevolent

adjective VOHL-vol-ent Rare
Mind & Emotions Attitudes

Origin: from wohl (well) and wollen (to want)

Also means

kindly disposed

Usage Note

wohlwollend describes a kindly, well-meaning attitude, literally wanting-well. It often describes a supervisor's wohlwollende Beurteilung (favourable assessment). The noun is Wohlwollen.

Examples

"Der Mentor stand seinem Schützling wohlwollend gegenüber."

Natural Translation

The mentor was benevolently disposed toward his protégé.

Literal Translation

The mentor stood his protégé benevolently opposite.

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