Meaning : Pleasant and beneficial in nature or influence.
Example :
A benign smile.
The benign sky.
The benign influence of pure air.
Synonyms : benign
Evil or harmful in nature or influence.
Prompted by malign motives.Meaning : Characterized by kindness and warm courtesy especially of a king to his subjects.
Example :
Our benignant king.
Synonyms : gracious
Benignant meaning in Telugu.