benignant

• Adjectif vieilli signifiant bienveillant, clément ou favorable, rarement utilisé en anglais moderne.

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.

   Bienveillant et gracieux

   • 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.

   Synonymesbenevolentbenigncharitablecompassionategentlegracioushumanekindkindlymerciful

   Antonymescruelharshmalevolentmaliciousunkind

2. Beneficial and favorableC2formal

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

   Bienfaisant et favorable

   • 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.

   Synonymesadvantageousbeneficialbenignfavorablehelpfulsalutary

   Antonymesadversedetrimentalharmfulinjuriousunfavorable