Definitions

benignly

[bih-nahyn-lee] / bɪˈnaɪn li /

ADVERB

justly

Synonyms

STRONGEST

accurately correctly decently duly equally equitably honestly honorably impartially lawfully legally legitimately properly reasonably rightfully rightly

WEAK

befittingly beneficently benevolently candidly charitably decorously duteously dutifully evenhandedly fitly fittingly frankly helpfully moderately nicely piously respectably righteously straightforwardly temperately tolerantly unreservedly uprightly virtuously well

Antonyms

STRONGEST

wrongly

WEAK

unfairly unjustly

ADVERB

kindly

Synonyms

STRONGEST

affectionately delicately generously genially graciously helpfully politely sympathetically tenderly thoughtfully

WEAK

agreeably benevolently carefully charitably compassionately considerately cordially courteously good-naturedly heedfully humanely solicitously tolerantly understandingly well

Antonyms

WEAK

disagreeably inconsiderately unkindly

Example Sentences

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Benignly bearded, he patronizes the Arts, plays golf, greets with a grave good morning his respectful employes.

From Time Magazine Archive

Benignly accepting the title of "father of the poor," the strongman also gave Brazil the 48-hour week, the minimum wage, and social security.

From Time Magazine Archive

Benignly in the background, for once, was the Duke's elder brother, His Majesty Gustaf V, King of Sweden and of the Goths and Wends, LL.D. 50-50.

From Time Magazine Archive

Benignly he in turn presented a cup to the skipper of the German Hathi, runner-up in the free-for-all event.

From Time Magazine Archive

And she rose, But by her stood no godhead bathed in light, But young Amphryssius, herdsman to the king, Benignly smiling.

From The Poems of Emma Lazarus, Volume 1 by Lazarus, Emma

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