benignant

adjective

be·​nig·​nant bi-ˈnig-nənt 

1

: serenely mild and kindly : benign

2

: favorable, beneficial

a benignant power

benignantly adverb

Synonyms

• beneficent
• benevolent
• compassionate
• good-hearted
• humane
• kind
• kindhearted
• kindly
• softhearted
• sympathetic
• tender
• tenderhearted
• warmhearted

Examples of benignant in a Sentence

a benignant understanding of the daily struggles of the economically disadvantaged

firmly believes that religion is a benignant force in society

Word History

Etymology

benign + -ant (as in malignant)

First Known Use

1631, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

benignant

adjective

be·​nig·​nant bi-ˈnig-nənt 

1

: showing kindly feelings or intentions

2

: beneficial

benignantly adverb