benignant

[ bih-nig-nuhnt ]
/ bɪˈnɪg nənt /
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adjective

kind, especially to inferiors; gracious: a benignant sovereign.
exerting a good influence; beneficial: the benignant authority of the new president.
Pathology. benign.

Origin of benignant

1775–85; benign + -ant, modeled on malignant

OTHER WORDS FROM benignant

be·nig·nan·cy [bih-nig-nuhn-see] /bɪˈnɪg nən si/, noun be·nig·nant·ly, adverb un·be·nig·nant, adjective un·be·nig·nant·ly, adverb

Words nearby benignant

benign mucosal pemphigoid, benign myalgic encephalomyelitis, benign neglect, benign prostatic hyperplasia, benign tumor, benignant, benignity, benin, benin city, beninese, benioff zone

Words related to benignancy

benignity, kindliness, altruism, goodwill, beneficence, generosity, philanthropy, goodness, kindness, charity, graciousness, humanitarianism

Example sentences from the Web for benignancy

  • The attitude of the cook was as that of a son to a father: the benignancy of Mr. Lister beautiful to behold.

    The Madness of Mr. Lister |W.W. Jacobs

British Dictionary definitions for benignancy

benignant
/ (bɪˈnɪɡnənt) /

adjective

kind; gracious, as a king to his subjects
a less common word for benign (def. 3), benign (def. 4)

Derived forms of benignant

benignancy, noun benignantly, adverb