benignant

[Eng. benign; -ant. From Lat. benign us.] [BENIGN.] A. Ord. Lang. Gracious, kind, benevolent. Used (a) Of persons. your benignant sovereign..."- Burke: Letter to a Member of the National A embly. (b) Of things. "And he looked at Hiawatha With a wise look and benignant." Long fellow: The Song of Hiawatha, iv. B. Exerting a favourable as opposed to a malignant influence. that my song With star-like virtue in its place may shine; Shedding benignant influence, Words worth: The Recluse. Bengalese-bent bě-nig-nant-lý, adv . [Eng. benignant ; -ly.] | běnk, bink, s. [Dan. benk ; A.S. benc = a In a benign or benignant manner; favourably, kindly, graciously. ( Boswell .)