benignant benignant /bɪˈnɪgnənt/

adjective

1. Pleasant and beneficial in nature or influence  ( benign , benignant )
   pleasant and beneficial in nature or influence
    A benign smile
   a benign smile
    The benign sky
   the benign sky
    The benign influence of pure air
   the benign influence of pure air
   
2. Characterized by kindness and warm courtesy especially of a king to his subjects  ( benignant , gracious )
   characterized by kindness and warm courtesy especially of a king to his subjects
    Our benignant king
   our benignant king