Meanings of benignant countenance in English

He had humor, and a pleasant smile generally lighted up his benignant countenance.

She thinks he has a most charming, intelligent, benignant countenance.

Immediately I had gazed upon his benignant countenance, I went and sat down by him.

Ere this goes out, I hope to see your expressive, but surely not benignant countenance!

All my misery vanished-fora child might know that no harm could come with that benignant countenance.

They will remember the venerable and benignant countenance and the cordial voice of him who bade them welcome.

She was very petite and fair, with a sweet benignant countenance that inspired at once admiration and affection.

We were welcomed by a lady with a most sweet, benignant countenance, and by her companion, some years younger.

Mr. Strathmore showed in his benignant countenance nothing save charity for all and general approval of the remarks of his subordinate.

Elizabeth read her letters, and listened to the apologies made by the deputies for the delay with anything but a benignant countenance.

Nay, looking at that calm, benignant countenance, the very idea of war and conquest, and lust of dominion, smote him like a profanation.

Also, there was a picture of this prize-dog in the paper, a noble great creature with a benignant countenance, standing by a table.

How often did she look at his benignant countenance, and not wonder that the Armines were so attached to this engaging and devoted friend?

I had hardly recovered from my surprise, when he suddenly turned round, and, with a most benignant countenance extended his right hand gracefully towards me.