benignant
be·nign·ant
benignant · more benignant · most benignant
Kind; gracious; favorableKind; gracious; favorable.
/bəˈnɪɡnənt/
Meaning
1 senses(archaic)Kind; gracious; favorable.
More definitions
- characterized by kindness and warm courtesy especially of a king to his subjects
- pleasant and beneficial in nature or influence
Origin
From benign + -ant, on the model of malignant.From benign + -ant, on the model of malignant.
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Forms
more benignant, most benignant| Comparative | more benignant Lesson |
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| Superlative | most benignant Lesson |
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Synonyms
2 synonymsWord family
2 related wordsLessons for this word
2 lessons- A2Comparatives — Because it has a comparative form
- A2Superlatives — Because it has a superlative form