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benignant Definition

be·nig·nant (bi nignənt)

adjective

  1. kindly or gracious, sometimes in a patronizing way
  2. benign (senses & )

Etymology: < benign, by analogy with malignant

benignant Related Forms

be·nig·nancy noun pl. -·cies be·nig·nant·ly adverb

benignant Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

countenance: Ere this goes out, I hope to see your expressive, but surely not benignant countenance!

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