Omnibenevolent

Part of speech: adjective

Definitions

1. Exhibiting an inherently good nature that shows kindness to all creation
2. Relating to a characteristic marked by unlimited goodwill and altruistic love for every being
3. Having an unlimited and all-encompassing kindness toward all living beings

Etymology: Omnibenevolent is a plain compound: the prefix "omni-", from Latin "omnis" meaning "all", joined to "benevolent", which combines "bene" ("well") with "volent", the stem of Latin "velle" ("to wish"). Put together, it describes a being whose good will extends to everything, rather than to a chosen few. The prefix carries most of the weight here. "Omni-" appears in words such as "omnipresent" and "omniscient," and in each case it means "in every case" or "to every degree." Attaching it to "benevolent" turns a quality usually directed at particular people into one reaching all of creation.

Synonyms: all-good, all-loving