benignant

adjective

be·nig·nant bi-ˈnig-nənt

Synonyms of benignant

: serenely mild and kindly : benign

: favorable, beneficial

a benignant power

benignantly adverb

Examples of benignant in a Sentence

a benignant understanding of the daily struggles of the economically disadvantaged firmly believes that religion is a benignant force in society

Word History

Etymology

benign + -ant (as in malignant)

First Known Use

1631, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of benignant was in 1631

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benignant

adjective

be·nig·nant bi-ˈnig-nənt

: showing kindly feelings or intentions

: beneficial

benignantly adverb

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