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
  • Antwon was known for his sense of humor and kind heart, always lifting others up, while Mariana was an incredible soul—compassionate, driven, and full of dreams for her future.
    Brenton Blanchet, People.com, 14 Dec. 2024
  • He is known for his extraordinary and compassionate delivery of patient care and his volunteerism.
    The Hill, The Hill, 12 Dec. 2024
Definition of compassionate
Adjective
  • The complaints accuse PBMs, like CVS Caremark and OptumRx, of manipulating the system by demanding large rebates from drug manufacturers in exchange for favorable placement on formularies, which led to inflated drug prices for health plans.
    Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Their remaining schedule until the new year is favorable.
    Rob Rossi, The Athletic, 22 Dec. 2024
Definition of favorable
Adjective
  • Ensure that organizational leadership has a deep understanding of sexism—both hostile and benevolent—and genderwashing.
    Susan Madsen, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
  • Online course listings enable faculty, students, and administrators to see which classes fill up the fastest and, by implication, which professors are perceived as benevolent and easygoing.
    Jessica Winter, The New Yorker, 3 Sep. 2024
Definition of benevolent
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  • Fagioli has sparkled in moments since returning from his betting ban earlier this year, but under Motta the 23-year-old has slipped down the pecking order, and a sale could be beneficial for all concerned.
    Emmet Gates, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
  • Simpson says this creates a more stable environment for beneficial gut bacteria to thrive and helps regulate the immune response by preventing immune over-activation linked to poor gut barrier function.
    Sandra Rose Salathe, Flow Space, 26 Dec. 2024
Definition of beneficial
Adjective
  • Earlier this month the singer was spotted cheering on her beau with her parents, Andrea and Scott Swift, and was praised for her kind interaction with fans.
    Gord Magill, Newsweek, 21 Dec. 2024
  • The freckled boy with kind eyes was wearing an orange and pink suit with a parachute flap affixed to the back of his wheelchair.
    Bryan West, The Tennessean, 20 Dec. 2024
Definition of kind
Adjective
  • While these tips are helpful guidelines, everyone’s skin is different.
    Sara Button, AFAR Media, 19 Dec. 2024
  • The TikTok trends that coined wacky new terms, the brand scandals that got everyone checking their lot numbers, the most memorable celebrity makeup moments—this is your final exam on 2024’s hairiest, happiest, and most helpful beauty stories.
    Marci Robin, Allure, 19 Dec. 2024
Definition of helpful
Adjective
  • Some were sympathetic to WBD’s argument that art should be separated from politics.
    Jake Kanter, Deadline, 19 Dec. 2024
  • TikTok clearly hopes that the next administration will be more sympathetic to its plight than the incumbent administration.
    Todd Spangler, Variety, 18 Dec. 2024
Definition of sympathetic
Adjective
  • The wireless earbuds offer pretty good sound quality and effective noise cancellation, though not quite as good as the second-gen AirPods Pro.
    Quentyn Kennemer, The Verge, 20 Dec. 2024
  • If there is one story that sums up how ruthless West Ham United used to be when sacking managers, then a memorable fixture against Wigan Athletic on May 15, 2011 is a good starting point.
    Roshane Thomas, The Athletic, 20 Dec. 2024
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