benignant

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Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

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Definition

  1. adjective pleasant and beneficial in nature or influence
  2. adjective characterized by kindness and warm courtesy especially of a king to his subjects

Etymology

From benign + -ant, on the model of malignant.

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Synonyms

benign

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