Definition: pleasant and beneficial in nature or influence
Usage: a benign smile; the benign sky; the benign influence of pure air
Definition: characterized by kindness and warm courtesy especially of a king to his subjects
Usage: our benignant king
Similar words: kind
Definition: having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
Usage: kind to sick patients; a kind master; kind words showing understanding and sympathy; thanked her for her kind letter