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Meaning of benignant in English

  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 »

    Synonyms

    • kind
  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 »

    Synonyms

    • harmless
    • nonmalignant
    • kindly
    • genial
    • kind

    Antonyms

    • malign

See also

  • harmless
  • kind

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