benignantly

• Adverbe littéraire ou archaïque signifiant 'de manière bienveillante, douce ou clémente'. Équivalent moderne courant : 'benignly', soit 'avec bonté' ou 'avec indulgence'.

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.

   de manière bienveillante

   • 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.

   Synonymesbenevolentlycharitablycompassionatelygentlygraciouslykindlymercifullytenderly

   Antonymescruellyharshlymalevolentlywickedly