benignant

• Устаревшее прилагательное, означающее добрый, милостивый или благоприятный, в настоящее время редко используется в современном английском языке.

An archaic adjective meaning kindly, gracious, or favorable, now rarely used in modern English.

1. Kind and graciousC2formal

   Having a gentle, kind, and benevolent nature, especially in a position of authority.

   Добрый и милостивый

   • The benignant ruler was beloved by all his subjects.
   • Her benignant smile put everyone at ease.
   • He spoke with a benignant tone, full of warmth and care.

   Synonymsbenevolentbenigncharitablecompassionategentlegracioushumanekindkindlymerciful

   Antonymscruelharshmalevolentmaliciousunkind

2. Beneficial and favorableC2formal

   Having a positive, favorable, or beneficial effect on someone or something.

   Благотворный

   • The climate of the region is benignant for growing crops.
   • A benignant influence can transform a difficult situation.
   • The benignant effects of the new policy were soon felt by the community.

   Synonymsadvantageousbeneficialbenignfavorablehelpfulsalutary

   Antonymsadversedetrimentalharmfulinjuriousunfavorable