benevolent

intending or showing kindness

Having a disposition to do good; possessing or manifesting love to mankind, and a desire to promote their prosperity and happiness; disposed to give to good objects; kind; charitable.

Latin bene (well) +volentia (will)

“Middleton balanced himself, and with an air of benevolent slyness the import of which did not awaken Willoughby, until too late, remarked: "They might concern you.”

— George Meredith, Complete Project Gutenberg Works of George Meredith

In Istanbul's bustling bazaar, Folake met a benevolent old rug merchant who gifted her a magic carpet. As they shook hands, he winked, "It'll sweep you off your feet!" True to his word, it did, flying her over the golden domes, proving kindness can soar.

On a frosty evening in Reykjavik, Leo noticed an old woman struggling with her groceries on Laugavegur Street. Without hesitation, he scooped up the spilled apples and handed them back to her with a smile, his benevolent gesture warming both their hearts.

“This was the case, for instance, in the Weapon Shop series, the Mixed Men series, and in single stories such as "Heir Apparent" (1945), whose protagonist was described as a "benevolent dictator".”