benignantly

be·nig·nant

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [bih-nig-nuh nt]
- /bɪˈnɪg nənt/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [bih-nig-nuh nt]
- /bɪˈnɪg nənt/

Definitions of benignantly word

adjective benignantly kind, especially to inferiors; gracious: a benignant sovereign. 1
adjective benignantly exerting a good influence; beneficial: the benignant authority of the new president. 1
adjective benignantly Pathology. benign. 1
adverb benignantly In a benignant manner. 0

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Origin of benignantly

First appearance:

before 1775

One of the 45% newest English words

1775-85; benign + -ant, modeled on malignant

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Parts of speech for Benignantly

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Benignantly

benignantly popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 63% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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Synonyms for benignantly

adv benignantly

kindly — having, showing, or proceeding from a benevolent disposition or spirit; kindhearted: kindly people.
cordially — courteous and gracious; friendly; warm: a cordial reception.
gently — kindly; amiable: a gentle manner.
respectfully — full of, characterized by, or showing politeness or deference: a respectful reply.
courteously — having or showing good manners; polite.

All 24 Synonyms of benignantly