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benignantly
adverb as in politely
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Example Sentences
Mrs. Morres was looking benignantly, for her, at Sir Robin Drummond.
He heard me benignantly, but said he regretted that it was not in his power to oblige me.
Karlsefin and his men did the same, and for a few moments the two rows of men sat looking benignantly at one another in silence.
Hilda smiled benignantly as she wound the coil of russet hair round her shapely head.
Don Mateo smiled benignantly and answered the pert remark by giving the girl an affectionate tap on her cheek.
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On this page you'll find 26 synonyms, antonyms, and words related to benignantly, such as: amiably, attentively, cordially, gently, graciously, and kindly.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
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