Definitions for benignant
bɪˈnɪg nəntbe·nig·nant

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:3.0 / 1 vote

1. benign, benignantadjective

   pleasant and beneficial in nature or influence

   "a benign smile"; "the benign sky"; "the benign influence of pure air"

2. benignant, graciousadjective

   characterized by kindness and warm courtesy especially of a king to his subjects

   "our benignant king"

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. benignantadjective

   Kind; gracious; favorable.

2. Etymology: From benign, on the model of malignant.

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1. benignant

   Benignant is an adjective that describes someone or something that is kind, gracious, or beneficial. It is often used to describe a particular act or character trait that shows kindness or goodwill towards others. In medicine, it may also be used to describe a mild disease or something non-threatening.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Benignantadjective

   kind; gracious; favorable

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How to pronounce benignant?

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How to say benignant in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of benignant in Chaldean Numerology is: 4

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of benignant in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5

Examples of benignant in a Sentence

1. Henry Wadsworth Longfellow:

   Doubtless criticism was originally benignant, pointing out the beauties of a work rather that its defects. The passions of men have made it malignant, as a bad heart of Procrustes turned the bed, the symbol of repose, into an instrument of torture.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=benignant
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Benignant
3. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
4. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/benignant
5. ^ Usage in printed sources
   https://books.google.com/ngrams/graph?content=benignant