What is the meaning of benignant?

adjective

  • Pleasant and beneficial in nature or influence.
    • usage: "a benign smile"; "the benign sky"; "the benign influence of pure air"
  • Characterized by kindness and warm courtesy especially of a king to his subjects.
    • usage: "our benignant king"
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