Benignant and Steely

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Benignant adjective - Having or marked by sympathy and consideration for others.

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Steely is an antonym for benignant.

Nearby Word: benign

Steely adjective - Harsh and threatening in manner or appearance.

Usage example: pinned them with a steely gaze and demanded to know what they were doing

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Benignant is an antonym for steely.

Nearby Words: steel, steeled, steeling

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