benignantly

adverb

Definition of benignantlynext
as in tenderly

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for benignantly
  1. tenderly
  2. benevolently
  3. graciously
  4. cordially
  5. lovingly
  6. kindly
  7. considerately
  8. lightly
Adverb
  • In that touching moment, Rob-Will, the son of formidable family ranch owner Beulah Jackson (Annette Bening), hugs his daughter tenderly.
    — Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 3 July 2026
  • Other images shared by Brittany on social media included her tenderly holding little Golden, Bronze enjoying an ice cream and Patrick taking to the water with his youngest daughter on a paddleboard.
    — Clare Fisher, PEOPLE, 26 May 2026
Definition of tenderly
Adverb
  • To be a builder is to be high agency, to contribute benevolently to society, to be the man in the arena.
    — Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 10 June 2026
  • Vance Joseph tried outfitting himself in a modest tone, even if his unit hasn’t exactly acted benevolently toward its training camp counterpart.
    — Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 5 Aug. 2025
Definition of benevolently
Adverb
  • The senator graciously declined the honor and requested the road bear the name of Cantrell.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 27 June 2026
  • But if another team gets to Wilson first, the Bulls will graciously accept the gifts of Boozer or Peterson in return — not just for their talent, but also due to their strong fits as alternate foundations for a new future in Chicago.
    — Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 22 June 2026
Definition of graciously
Adverb
  • You're cordially invited to a night of fun and games with Michael Fassbender and Cate Blanchett.
    — Kevin Jacobsen, Entertainment Weekly, 6 June 2026
  • The two part cordially—Rick expects nothing more.
    — Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 29 May 2026
Definition of cordially
Adverb
  • Earlier in the day, Gomez also shared a sweet Instagram Stories post of her and husband Benny Blanco looking lovingly at each other on a couch.
    — Ilana Kaplan, PEOPLE, 3 July 2026
  • The Bosphorus is lined with palatial beauties lovingly restored as boutique hotels, but Six Senses Kocatas Mansions Istanbul embraces a more exclusive private villa feel.
    — Liam Hess, Vogue, 1 July 2026
Definition of lovingly
Adverb
  • Jodie Sweetin, who played the sarcastic middle child Stephanie Tanner across the series' eight-season run, recently looked back on the sitcom's original pilot, which featured a different actor in the role of kindly Tanner family patriarch Danny.
    — Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 29 June 2026
  • Jacksonville Jaguars The approach James Gladstone took this offseason would be best described as unconventional, and that’s putting it kindly.
    — Mike Jones, New York Times, 29 June 2026
Definition of kindly
Adverb
  • Move considerately, and let your actions speak for you today.
    — Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 15 Apr. 2026
  • The viral post comes as survey data suggests many travelers are generally open to seat-switch requests when they are made considerately.
    — Soo Kim, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
Definition of considerately
Adverb
  • First, lightly rub chalk and spread chalk dust around the area to loosen the grease.
    — Emily Benda Gaylord, The Spruce, 5 July 2026
  • Take two mint crowns, lightly bruise them with your fingers, and stick them against the inside close to the straw.
    — Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 4 July 2026
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“Benignantly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/benignantly. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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