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Meaning of benignant in English
Pronunciation
/bəˈnɪɡnənt/
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Classifying Adjective
benignant
Definitions
1.
characterized by kindness and warm courtesy especially of a king to his subjects
Examples
« our benignant king »
Synonyms
kind
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