benignant
be·nig·nant
adjective \-nənt\Definition of BENIGNANT
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: serenely mild and kindly : benign
Examples of BENIGNANT
- <a benignant understanding of the daily struggles of the economically disadvantaged>
- <firmly believes that religion is a benignant force in society>
Origin of BENIGNANT
benign + -ant (as in malignant)
First Known Use: circa 1782
Related to BENIGNANT
- Synonyms
- beneficent, benevolent, humane, compassionate, good-hearted, kind, kindhearted, kindly, softhearted, sympathetic, tender, tenderhearted, warmhearted
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