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English adjective: benign

1. benign not dangerous to health; not recurrent or progressive (especially of a tumor)


Domain categorypathology


Antonymsmalignant

2. benign pleasant and beneficial in nature or influence


SamplesA benign smile.
The benign sky.
The benign influence of pure air.


Synonymsbenignant


Similarkindly


See alsoharmless, kind


Attributebenignancy, benignity, graciousness


Antonymsmalign

3. benign kindness of disposition or manner


SamplesThe benign ruler of millions.
Benign intentions.


Similarkind


Antonymsunkind









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