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benignant Definition

be·nig·nant (bi nig′nənt)

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!

Browse dictionary entries near benignant

  1. ‹ benign
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  5. ‹ Benguela Current
  6. ‹ Benghazi
  7. ‹ bengaline
  8. ‹ Bengali
  9. ‹ Bengalese
  10. ‹ Bengal light
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