benignantly

• Veraltetes Adverb mit der Bedeutung 'wohlwollend oder sanft'. Es stammt vom Adjektiv 'benignant' ab und wurde in der älteren englischen Literatursprache verwendet, um Handlungen zu beschreiben, die mit Freundlichkeit oder Milde ausgeführt werden. Das moderne Äquivalent ist 'benignly'.

An archaic adverb meaning 'in a benign or kindly manner.' It is derived from the adjective 'benignant' and was used in older literary English to describe actions performed with gentleness or graciousness. The modern equivalent is 'benignly.'

1. In a kind and gentle mannerC2formal

   Acting with kindness, gentleness, and a benevolent disposition.

   Wohlwollend

   • The old man smiled benignantly at the children playing in the park.
   • She looked benignantly upon her students' efforts.
   • The king ruled benignantly, always considering the welfare of his people.

   Synonymebenevolentlycharitablycompassionatelygentlygraciouslykindlymercifullytenderly

   Antonymecruellyharshlymalevolentlywickedly