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benignant

 
Dictionary: be·nig·nant   (bĭ-nĭg'nənt) pronunciation
adj.
  1. Favorable; beneficial.
  2. Kind and gracious.
benignantly be·nig'nant·ly adv.

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IN BRIEF: Kind and gracious.

pronunciation With her benignant manner, she soon won the hearts of the jury.

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The adjective has 2 meanings:

Meaning #1: pleasant and beneficial in nature or influence
  Synonym: benign

Meaning #2: characterized by kindness and warm courtesy especially of a king to his subjects
  Synonym: gracious


 
 
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