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Synonyms for benignantly
| Grammar : Adv |
| Spell : bih-nig-nuhnt |
| Phonetic Transcription : bɪˈnɪg nənt |
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Définition of benignantly
Origin :- c.1782, from benign + -ant (see -ent); on model of malignant. Related: Benignantly; benignancy.
- As in politely : adv thoughtfully
- They stopped as I approached, and Don Balthasar listened to me benignantly.
- Extract from : « Romance » by Joseph Conrad and F.M. Hueffer
- "Do not distress yourself, my dear Miss Kendall," she said, benignantly.
- Extract from : « Miss Pat at School » by Pemberton Ginther
- He smiled, benignantly, and granted my request with a saintly amiability.
- Extract from : « A Fair Penitent » by Wilkie Collins
- “You see I have brought him back safe after all,” said the major, benignantly smiling.
- Extract from : « Paddy Finn » by W. H. G. Kingston
- "I surely hope so, Mrs. Brenton," he answered her benignantly.
- Extract from : « The Brentons » by Anna Chapin Ray
- The seaman turned to him, however, with a benignantly apologetic smile.
- Extract from : « Blue Lights » by R.M. Ballantyne
- He heard me benignantly, but said he regretted that it was not in his power to oblige me.
- Extract from : « Baboo Jabberjee, B.A. » by F. Anstey
- "I cannot tell; for I do not know when you will be radically cured," said the doctor, benignantly.
- Extract from : « The Wandering Jew, Complete » by Eugene Sue
- "I do, indeed," and Mrs. Tuke smiled upon her visitor most benignantly.
- Extract from : « A Gamble with Life » by Silas K. Hocking
- Doth jealousy smile so benignantly and offer its house to the bride?
- Extract from : « Pierre; or The Ambiguities » by Herman Melville
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