Definitions for benignant

benignant be·nig·nant

Spelling: [bih-nig-nuh nt]
IPA: /bɪˈnɪg nənt/

Benignant is a 9 letter English word. It's valid Words with friends word worth 17 points.

You can make 236 anagrams from letters in benignant (abeginnnt).

Definitions for benignant

adjective

  1. kind, especially to inferiors; gracious:
  2. exerting a good influence; beneficial:
  3. Pathology. benign.

Origin of benignant

1775-85; benign + -ant, modeled on malignant

Examples for benignant

The benignant laws of the Incas were replaced by the rapine of the conquerors.

With a benignant smile Bladud said that he had merely asked who she was.

"You will hold the basin," said he, directing me with his calm, benignant eye.

"I have another favor to ask," said he, and this time with his most benignant smile.

With one of his benignant smiles the captain resumed his progress.

The genii of the East have woven this banner from the rays of benignant stars.

They replace the three benignant Baba Yagas of Russian stories.

His hopes were high, his benignant star was once more in the ascendant.

Mr Casby shook his head, in Placid and benignant generality.

“Do not call it foolish, Valerie,” returned the old man with a benignant smile.

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