benignant


be·nig·nant

adj \-nənt\

Definition of BENIGNANT

1
: serenely mild and kindly : benign
2
: favorable, beneficial <a benignant power>
be·nig·nant·ly adverb

Examples of BENIGNANT

  1. <a benignant understanding of the daily struggles of the economically disadvantaged>
  2. <firmly believes that religion is a benignant force in society>

Origin of BENIGNANT

benign + -ant (as in malignant)
First Known Use: circa 1782

Rhymes with BENIGNANT

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