At the front of the room were an iron stove and an ancient golden-oak writing desk, and behind the desk sat Mr. Comiskey, a tall, pink-faced, blue-eyed, white-haired man, benevolent of expression and dressed in sober but costly black shantung.
A divine figure is a "likeness" (pratima), a temporary benevolent or terrifying expression of some aspect of a god's nature.
Eleven of the statements express hostile sexism – such as "women seek to gain power by getting control over men" – while 11 voice benevolent sexism in expressions such as "women should be cherished and protected by men''.
Left alone, Ms. Chua transforms her facial expression from benevolent to horrifying and back in seconds, but her constant contortions eventually feel mannered.
A smile broke through Douglas's usual expression of benevolent concern.
In various Latin American countries, it is common to hear expressions of a wish for a benevolent dictator who enacts the programs he desires without pesky interference from other branches of government or society.
The benevolent spirit apparent in his writings often found practical expression in his public speeches, fund-raising activities, and private acts of charity.
