BENIGNANT


Meaning of BENIGNANT in English

adj.

Pronunciation: -n ə nt

Function: adjective

Etymology: benign + -ant (as in malignant )

Date: circa 1782

1 : serenely mild and kindly : BENIGN

2 : FAVORABLE , BENEFICIAL <a benignant power>

– be · nig · nant · ly adverb

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