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benignant

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be·nig·nant  (b-ngnnt)
adj.
1. Favorable; beneficial.
2. Kind and gracious.

be·nignant·ly adv.

benignant [bɪˈnɪgnənt]
adj
1. kind; gracious, as a king to his subjects
2. a less common word for benign [3] [4]
benignancy  n
benignantly  adv
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Adj.1.benignant - pleasant and beneficial in nature or influence; "a benign smile"; "the benign sky"; "the benign influence of pure air"
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"
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"
Translations
benignant [bɪˈnɪgnənt] ADJbenigno(also Med); (= healthy) → saludable


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Benignant and splendid, or splendid and sinister, the western sky reflects the hidden purposes of the royal mind.
Here Nature appears in her richest attire, and Art, dressed with the modestest simplicity, attends her benignant mistress.
Gathergold, with his vast wealth, might transform himself into an angel of beneficence, and assume a control over human affairs as wide and benignant as the smile of the Great Stone Face.
 
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