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
  • Graceful in technique, compassionate in its writing, this movie, one of the year’s best, is a crying machine.
    — Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 9 Nov. 2026
  • Communities become more inclusive, compassionate, and connected.
    — Jeffrey Zirulnick, Sun Sentinel, 3 Nov. 2026
Definition of compassionate
Adjective
  • That size gap gives Sengun favorable matchups on the block in a national TV game at home.
    — OutKick, FOXNews.com, 11 Nov. 2026
  • The company is seeing favorable trends in its improved development and reported a 1,700-acre unimproved development at roughly $11,000 per acre.
    — Sebastien Chasse, CNBC, 11 Nov. 2026
Definition of favorable
Adjective
  • There was a beloved low-budget TV version broadcast nationally in India in the late 1980s, which starred actor Arun Govil in the lead role of the benevolent prince Rama.
    — Siddhant Adlakha, Vulture, 9 Nov. 2026
  • This isn’t about shaming the Hawks for not being benevolent enough.
    — Candace Buckner, New York Times, 28 Oct. 2026
Definition of benevolent
Adjective
  • That said, the Cougars did wind up losing in double overtime anyway, thanks in part to some less-than-beneficial officiating.
    — Ian Miller OutKick, FOXNews.com, 2 Nov. 2026
  • Research suggests that this fruit may be a particularly beneficial post-workout option—replenishing blood sugar and regulating energy expenditure.
    — Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of beneficial
Adjective
  • The party needs to reintroduce itself to a skeptical electorate as conservative, collaborative and kind.
    — Colin Pascal, Baltimore Sun, 11 Nov. 2026
  • According to Alex, Walliams could be kind, encouraging, and supportive of her comedy ambitions, but also curt and cold.
    — Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 10 Nov. 2026
Definition of kind
Adjective
  • The 3-in-1 Kitchen Shears are the ultimate combination of a knife and mini cutting board in one sleek kitchen tool -- perfect for slicing vegetables, fruits, meats, and more, and especially helpful for seniors and quick meals.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 13 Nov. 2026
  • People like Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Bryan Cranston, Samira Wiley and Abbi Jacobson, along with so many of the amazing cast members, were honestly really helpful in getting the movie made.
    — Clayton Davis, Variety, 13 Nov. 2026
Definition of helpful
Adjective
  • Kewman, who has spent years reading about the disease that may determine his future, was sympathetic to this view.
    — Manvir Singh, New Yorker, 2 Nov. 2026
  • The motive might be sympathetic, but the effect is sentimentalizing.
    — Kristian Vistrup Madsen, Artforum, 1 Nov. 2026
Definition of sympathetic
Adjective
  • And good things came to the Nets even when the deep ball didn’t fall.
    — Fiifi Frimpong, New York Daily News, 12 Nov. 2026
  • Pisces February 19 – March 20 A good cause can still come with an unclear request.
    — Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 12 Nov. 2026
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“Benignant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/benignant. Accessed 15 Nov. 2026.

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