adjective
- showing kindness and gentleness; graciously benevolent
Usage: formal; literary
Examples
- The benignant ruler was beloved by all his subjects.
- She gave him a benignant smile that put him at ease.
- The old professor had a benignant manner with his students.
- His benignant nature made him an excellent counselor.
- The benignant expression on her face showed her genuine concern.
- The charity was founded by a benignant philanthropist.