Meaning of benignant in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Classifying Adjective
    1. Definitions
  3. Qualitative Adjective
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /bəˈnɪɡnənt/

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  1. Classifying Adjective

    benignant

    Definitions

    1. characterized by kindness and warm courtesy especially of a king to his subjects

    Examples

    • « our benignant king »

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  2. Qualitative Adjective

    benignant

    Etymology

    late 18th century: from benign, or Latin benignus, on the pattern of malignant

    Definitions

    1. pleasant and beneficial in nature or influence

    Examples

    • « a benign smile »
    • « the benign sky »
    • « the benign influence of pure air »

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