benignantly
With harmless intent
In a kind, gracious, or gentle manner.
The word is the adverb form of benignant, which describes someone showing kindness from a position of authority or superiority: The king smiled benignantly at his subjects.
It suggests warmth that flows downward—a teacher, ruler, or elder bestowing goodwill on those beneath them.
With caring concern
affectionately · sympathetically · mercifully · generously · charitably · indulgently · graciously · softheartedly
With good manners
- cordiallyIn friendly fashion
- affablyIn pleasant manner
- geniallyIn friendly fashion
- amiablyIn a friendly manner
politely · gallantly · obligingly · considerately · hospitably · chivalrously · magnanimously · tactfully
In a favorable manner
- auspiciouslyIn favorable circumstances
- advantageouslyIn a favorable manner
- beneficiallyIn a helpful manner
- encouraginglyIn a supportive way
supportively · helpfully · approvingly · positively · optimistically · hopefully · promisingly · opportunely
compassionately
With caring concern
lovingly · affectionately · sympathetically · mercifully · generously · charitably · indulgently · graciously · softheartedly · goodheartedly
courteously
With good manners
amiably · politely · gallantly · obligingly · considerately · hospitably · chivalrously · magnanimously · tactfully · civilly
propitiously
In a favorable manner
- auspiciouslyIn favorable circumstances
- advantageouslyIn a favorable manner
- beneficiallyIn a helpful manner
encouragingly · supportively · helpfully · approvingly · positively · optimistically · hopefully · promisingly · opportunely · fortuitously
benignantlymalevolently
With harmful intent
maliciously · cruelly · hatefully · viciously · malignantly