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benignant

adjective

pleasant and beneficial in nature or influence

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Word Facts

Word length
9
Starts with
B
Ends with
T
Contains
EN
Scrabble score
12
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

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Pronunciation

bəˈnɪɡnənt

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adjective

  1. pleasant and beneficial in nature or influence

    “a benign smile”

adjective

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

    “our benignant king”

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Example Sentences

a benign smile
the benign sky
the benign influence of pure air
our benignant king

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