benignant

adjective

be·​nig·​nant bi-ˈnig-nənt How to pronounce benignant (audio)
1
: serenely mild and kindly : benign
2
: favorable, beneficial
a benignant power
benignantly adverb

Examples of benignant in a Sentence

a benignant understanding of the daily struggles of the economically disadvantaged firmly believes that religion is a benignant force in society

Word History

Etymology

benign + -ant (as in malignant)

First Known Use

1631, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of benignant was in 1631

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Cite this Entry

“Benignant.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/benignant. Accessed 7 Oct. 2024.

Kids Definition

benignant

adjective
be·​nig·​nant bi-ˈnig-nənt How to pronounce benignant (audio)
1
: showing kindly feelings or intentions
2
benignantly adverb

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