English adjective: benignant | |||
1. | benignant pleasant and beneficial in nature or influence | ||
Samples | A benign smile. The benign sky. The benign influence of pure air. | ||
Synonyms | benign | ||
Similar | kindly | ||
See also | harmless, kind | ||
Attribute | benignancy, benignity, graciousness | ||
Antonyms | malign | ||
2. | benignant characterized by kindness and warm courtesy especially of a king to his subjects | ||
Samples | Our benignant king. | ||
Synonyms | gracious | ||
Similar | kind | ||
Antonyms | unkind | ||