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benignant

be·nig·nant

US/bəˈnɪɡnənt/ uncommon archaic

adjective

1.

pleasant and beneficial in nature or influence

  • “a benign smile”
  • “the benign sky”
  • “the benign influence of pure air”
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2.

characterized by kindness and warm courtesy especially of a king to his subjects

  • “our benignant king”
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Origin

From benign + -ant, on the model of malignant.

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