benignant
Example Sentences
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“The fame of Washington stands apart from every other in history,” Irving pronounced, “shining with a truer luster and a more benignant glory.”
From Salon
As most benignant benefactor ranks The man who saves our own sweet countryside— At once our chiefest glory and our pride— From all the many nauseating ills Which come out of advertisements of pills!
From Project Gutenberg
Well, these are great and magnificent favors of an over-ruling, most benignant Power; and yet there is a boast which belongs to our country that may seem to be overlooked.
From Project Gutenberg
At this demonstration of satisfaction uttered with an air of profound gratitude, the doctor leaned back complacently in his easy chair, while an expression of benignant self-approval illuminated his benevolent face.
From Project Gutenberg
Of a kind or gentle disposition; gracious; generous; favorable; benignant.
From Project Gutenberg
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