benignant
adjectiveHow many syllables in benignant?
There are 3 syllables in the word benignant.Divide benignant into syllables:
be · nig · nant
How to pronounce benignant:
Definition of benignant:
- benignant (adjective):
- showing kindliness
- serenely mild and kindly benign
- adjective. pleasant and beneficial in nature or influence.
Synonyms for benignant:
attentive
beneficent
benevolent
benign
benignancy
benignity
charitable
compassionate
forgiving
friendly
generous
gentle
good
good-hearted
gracious
graciousness
humane
humanitarian
indulgent
kind
kindhearted
kindly
merciful
mild
nice
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Antonyms for benignant:
abhorrent
abominable
adverse
affectless
against
aloof
antagonistic
apathetic
appalling
as hard as nails
atrocious
avaricious
aversive
bad
bad-natured
bad-tempered
barbaric
barbarous
base
beastly
bestial
bitter
bloodless
bloodthirsty
brutal
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