benignant

adjective

bi-ˈnig-nənt How to pronounce benignant (audio)
Definition of benignantnext
1
as in compassionate
having or marked by sympathy and consideration for others a benignant understanding of the daily struggles of the economically disadvantaged

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2
as in favorable
promoting or contributing to personal or social well-being firmly believes that religion is a benignant force in society

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for benignant
  1. compassionate
  2. favorable
  3. benevolent
  4. beneficial
  5. kind
  6. helpful
  7. sympathetic
  8. good
Adjective
  • Rodriguez described her daughter as kind, compassionate and full of life.
    — Lisa Hagen, Hartford Courant, 2 Oct. 2026
  • His story demonstrates that innovation in caregiving can make communities more compassionate, connected and responsive.
    — The Sacramento Bee staff, Sacbee.com, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of compassionate
Adjective
  • The National Business Aviation Association and other aviation groups argue tax breaks help support jobs while spending millions lobbying to preserve their favorable treatment.
    — Mia Osmonbekov, Fortune, 1 Oct. 2026
  • Even as Democrats target his Virginia district to capitalize on a favorable 2026 environment, McGuire is doing the opposite of Republicans in some competitive races, who are softening their ties to Trump.
    — Barnini Chakraborty, The Washington Examiner, 30 Sep. 2026
Definition of favorable
Adjective
  • To George, there are benevolent choices that businessmen owe to those who their work touches.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 2 Oct. 2026
  • With new ownership, the Lakers’ braintrust no longer has the protection of the benevolent Buss family or the baseball-centric Mark Walter.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of benevolent
Adjective
  • Unlocking the full benefits of fiber More focused research is needed to understand more about the types of fiber that are beneficial to health, in what doses, and in what combinations.
    — Jean Liew, Fortune, 28 Sep. 2026
  • The new standard is cold water for everything, including towels, except when warm or hot water is beneficial or necessary.
    — Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Sep. 2026
Definition of beneficial
Adjective
  • Adam is smart and kind, but gentle to the point of passivity.
    — Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 1 Oct. 2026
  • Creel is only the latest Bayside High School Tiger to share kind remembrances of Haskins.
    — Raechal Shewfelt, Entertainment Weekly, 30 Sep. 2026
Definition of kind
Adjective
  • Seek out additional resources Looking into additional resources such as food banks, SNAP or hardship help programs in your area can be helpful, Rathner said.
    — Adriana Morga, Los Angeles Times, 2 Oct. 2026
  • Much of the staff has worked here for years; everyone who helped us was remarkably knowledgeable and helpful.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of helpful
Adjective
  • Fascination around Coppola’s stylish, sympathetic biopic of the Dauphine of France has hardly waned in the 20 years since its release.
    — Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 26 Sep. 2026
  • The three most prominent characters are charismatic and sympathetic in equal measure.
    — Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 20 Sep. 2026
Definition of sympathetic
Adjective
  • As ever, the lineup is a mix of new features from Asia’s best auteurs, a sprinkling of Hollywood movies and projects from up-and-coming filmmakers.
    — Abid Rahman, HollywoodReporter, 1 Oct. 2026
  • It’s been a mixed bag of depressing and good; in the latter category is that my skin has never been better.
    — Tamim Alnuweiri, InStyle, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of good
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“Benignant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/benignant. Accessed 4 Oct. 2026.

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