benignantly
1
9.9
- adverb
- /bɪˈnaɪɡnəntli/
- The teacher spoke benignantly to her students, encouraging them to express their ideas freely.
Examples
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The elderly woman waved benignantly, greeting the children playing in the park with warmth.
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The track has ended in a close-up of the man at the end of the table, who still smiles benignantly at the droning executive.
Fiction book (1994) -
He answered the questions benignantly, ensuring everyone felt comfortable and valued.
Synonyms
324
1.0
To do something with little force to avoid hurting or making noise
322
1.0
In a pleasant or attractive way
161
1.0
In a gentle and caring way
47
1.0
In a friendly and enjoyable way
39
3.9
In a kind and polite way that shows respect
34
1.0
In a kind, gentle, pleasant way
32
1.0
In a kind, friendly, and enthusiastic way
10
4.0
In a warm, friendly way
10
4.1
In a friendly, peaceful way without anger
5
3.9
In a kind and generous way that forgives others
4
3.7
In a friendly, pleasant way
3
3.5
In a kind and friendly way
3
4.1
In a helpful and willing way
3
5.8
In a kind and gentle way that does no harm
1
4.6
In a kind way that tries to help other people
1
3.7
In a friendly and cheerful way that makes people feel welcome
1
7.5
In a generous and forgiving way toward someone, often a rival
1
4.4
In a friendly, pleasant way that shows warmth and kindness
1
3.6
In a friendly way that makes people feel accepted
1
7.2
To do something willingly without complaining or feeling angry
1
6.9
In a kind and generous way
1
4.2
In a gentle, calm, and pleasant way
Antonyms
How Kind
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Benignantly comes from benign, which has old parts meaning 'good' and 'born', the same 'bene-' you see in benefit. So, to act benignantly is to act 'in a kind, gentle way'.