Source : Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)

Benignant \Be*nig"nant\, a. [LL. benignans, p. pr. of benignare,
   from L. benignus. See {Benign}.]
   Kind; gracious; favorable. -- {Be*nig"nant*ly}, adv.

Source : WordNet®

benignant
     adj 1: pleasant and beneficial in nature or influence; "a benign
            smile"; "the benign sky"; "the benign influence of
            pure air" [syn: {benign}] [ant: {malign}]
     2: characterized by kindness and warm courtesy especially of a
        king to his subjects; "our benignant king" [syn: {gracious}]