benignant

adjective

bi-ˈnig-nənt How to pronounce benignant (audio)
Definition of benignantnext
1
as in compassionate
having or marked by sympathy and consideration for others a benignant understanding of the daily struggles of the economically disadvantaged

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2
as in favorable
promoting or contributing to personal or social well-being firmly believes that religion is a benignant force in society

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  1. compassionate
  2. favorable
  3. benevolent
  4. beneficial
  5. kind
  6. helpful
  7. sympathetic
  8. good
Adjective
  • Sully’s request for compassionate release is rejected, much to Ripley’s dismay.
    Vlada Gelman, TVLine, 20 Nov. 2024
  • He was subsequently released in April 2020 as the COVID-19 pandemic permitted compassionate release for some inmates with health conditions, but was arrested on October 29 for failing drug tests and traveling without his probation officer’s okay.
    Victoria Bekiempis, Vulture, 12 Nov. 2024
Definition of compassionate
Adjective
  • The filing also details the company's legal proceedings, including a favorable judgment in a trademark infringement lawsuit.
    Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
  • Overnight and into Monday morning, fire crews took advantage of favorable conditions, building up the containment line around the blaze.
    Patrick Smith, NBC News, 12 Nov. 2024
Definition of favorable
Adjective
  • Many people believe that slavery in Latin America was a benevolent institution.
    Ana Lucia Araujo / Made by History, TIME, 4 Nov. 2024
  • In recent years, the naive belief held by most Americans, that the Fed is an apolitical body of benevolent technocrats who would never use their immense, ring-of-Sauron-like power for anything but the good of humanity, has evaporated.
    Dave Birnbaum, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
Definition of benevolent
Adjective
  • In this often-high-stakes game, an effective leader is equipped to listen to both parties and craft a compromise or mutually beneficial solution.
    Leen Kawas, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
  • Thus, consumption of THCV can be beneficial for those who struggle with weight gain and/or food craving.
    Tribune Content Agency, The Mercury News, 18 Nov. 2024
Definition of beneficial
Adjective
  • Be kind to yourself: The election is stressing us out.
    Carlie Kollath Wells, Axios, 5 Nov. 2024
  • So try to do something kind for yourself in the process of grieving.
    Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Nov. 2024
Definition of kind
Adjective
  • The workshop is particularly helpful for first-time parents to reinforce their role as their child’s first teacher.
    Barbara D. Hathaway, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
  • The fee freeze, while helpful, may prove insufficient against 60% tariffs.
    Kiri Masters, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
Definition of helpful
Adjective
  • Some people going through a tough time—a career setback, relationship hurdle, or life transition—just need a sympathetic ear.
    Jamie Ducharme, TIME, 22 Nov. 2024
  • And if the plan is struck down, again, only a sympathetic secretary would choose to appeal.
    Jonaki Mehta, NPR, 19 Nov. 2024
Definition of sympathetic
Adjective
  • Small Pockets of Cover Similarly, other small pockets of cover can be good, too.
    Josh Honeycutt, Outdoor Life, 14 Nov. 2024
  • They are gone, presumably for good, a full 21 months before the end of Lo’s two-year lease.
    Suzanne Seggerman, Curbed, 14 Nov. 2024
Definition of good
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