benignant

be·nig·nant  (b-ngnnt)

adj.

1. Favorable; beneficial.

2. Kind and gracious.

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be·nignant·ly adv.

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benignant

Adjective

1. kind or gracious

2. same as benign (senses 2, 3)

benignancy n

Thesaurus

Adj.	1.	benignant - pleasant and beneficial in nature or influence; "a benign smile"; "the benign sky"; "the benign influence of pure air" benign harmless - not causing or capable of causing harm; "harmless bacteria"; "rendered the bomb harmless" kind - having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior; "kind to sick patients"; "a kind master"; "kind words showing understanding and sympathy"; "thanked her for her kind letter"
	2.	benignant - characterized by kindness and warm courtesy especially of a king to his subjects; "our benignant king" gracious kind - having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior; "kind to sick patients"; "a kind master"; "kind words showing understanding and sympathy"; "thanked her for her kind letter"