Benevolence

A genuine, warm desire for others to flourish.

Family Positive
Valence strongly positive
Arousal low activation
Intensity Moderate
Opposite Malice

A genuine, warm desire for others to flourish. The body holds this signal first, often before the mind has named what is happening.

Where benevolence lives in the body

Chest
Tightness or warmth
Moderate
Face
Slight warmth
Quiet

Related emotions

CompassionSocial familyGratitudeSocial familyAffectionLove familyMaliceThe opposite
A note on this entry: The data on this page (definition, body sensations, valence, arousal, related emotions) reflects a structured reference for benevolence. A full long-form entry is being added gradually. If you have research, a translation, or a body-mapping correction to suggest, please get in touch.