benignant

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Horace Mann, contending that education could become "the most effective and benignant of all the forces of civilization," vastly strengthened the Massachusetts system of free public schools for the poor as well as the rich.

From Time Magazine Archive

Boss McCooey takes a benignant interest in schools, got his sister Margaret on the Board of Superintendents.

From Time Magazine Archive

For in one of the mission chambers a venerable, white-haired invalid, with wrinkled, bespectacled eyes and a broad, benignant face, lay on what seemed likely to be his death bed.

From Time Magazine Archive

He had "a benignant smile" and was popular with his people.

From Time Magazine Archive

General Peckem roused himself after a moment with an unctuous and benignant smile.

From "Catch-22" by Joseph Heller