BENIGNANTLY Synonyms: 52 Similar and Opposite Words

benignantly

adverb

Definition of benignantly

as in tenderly

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The first portion of Psalm 23 describes God as a shepherd who protects, tenderly cares for, and leads his people, even in the darkest of times.

— Frannie Comstock, Encyclopedia Britannica, 26 Aug. 2026
Panettiere tenderly conveys the turmoil of being a kid who’s just trying to keep it together in the face of unthinkable circumstances.

— Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of tenderly

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To be a builder is to be high agency, to contribute benevolently to society, to be the man in the arena.

— Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 10 June 2026
Vance Joseph tried outfitting himself in a modest tone, even if his unit hasn’t exactly acted benevolently toward its training camp counterpart.

— Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 5 Aug. 2025

Definition of benevolently

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In a season that can graciously be described as gloomy, right-hander Randy Dobnak has been a bright spot for the Royals.

— Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 9 Aug. 2026
Los Angeles is an ideal locale for such soul-searching, and being a stranger in a strange land — who finds other strangers there, too — forms a poignant, effective allegory (that’s also graciously restrained).

— Ben Travers, IndieWire, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of graciously

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Dolly Parton didn’t just sing lovingly about her Tennessee mountain home.

— Kimberlee Kruesi, Fortune, 27 Aug. 2026
The foundational text of Parton’s career, this 1971 single lovingly details her mother’s make-do resilience, stitching a fall coat from scraps of cloth in the spirit of a beloved Bible story.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of lovingly

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There is more than a nod to classical Greek tragedy here, and the film — a contemporary tale of dysfunctional parent-child relationships with escalatingly brutal consequences — doesn’t wear it lightly.

— Guy Lodge, Variety, 30 Aug. 2026
Brush chicken lightly with more glaze and garnish with scallions.

— ABC News, ABC News, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of lightly

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