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Synonyms for benignant
| Grammar : Adj |
| Spell : bih-nig-nuhnt |
| Phonetic Transcription : bɪˈnɪg nənt |
Top 10 synonyms for benignant
Définition of benignant
Origin :- c.1782, from benign + -ant (see -ent); on model of malignant. Related: Benignantly; benignancy.
- adj benevolent
- adj beneficial
- The genii of the East have woven this banner from the rays of benignant stars.
- Extract from : « Leila, Complete » by Edward Bulwer-Lytton
- Mr Casby shook his head, in Placid and benignant generality.
- Extract from : « Little Dorrit » by Charles Dickens
- They replace the three benignant Baba Yagas of Russian stories.
- Extract from : « Russian Fairy Tales » by W. R. S. Ralston
- "You will hold the basin," said he, directing me with his calm, benignant eye.
- Extract from : « Ernest Linwood » by Caroline Lee Hentz
- The benignant laws of the Incas were replaced by the rapine of the conquerors.
- Extract from : « Great Men and Famous Women. Vol. 1 of 8 » by Various
- “Do not call it foolish, Valerie,” returned the old man with a benignant smile.
- Extract from : « Valerie » by Frederick Marryat
- His hopes were high, his benignant star was once more in the ascendant.
- Extract from : « The Bush Boys » by Captain Mayne Reid
- With one of his benignant smiles the captain resumed his progress.
- Extract from : « Personal Reminiscences in Book Making » by R.M. Ballantyne
- With a benignant smile Bladud said that he had merely asked who she was.
- Extract from : « The Hot Swamp » by R.M. Ballantyne
- "I have another favor to ask," said he, and this time with his most benignant smile.
- Extract from : « That Affair Next Door » by Anna Katharine Green
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