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   benign

   /bɪˈnʌɪn/

   adjective

   • 1. gentle and kindly: "his benign but firm manner" Similar kindlykindwarm-heartedgood-naturedfriendlywarmaffectionateagreeableamiablegood-humouredgenialcongenialcordialapproachabletendertender-heartedsoft-heartedgentlesympatheticcompassionatecaringconsideratethoughtfulhelpfulwell disposedobligingaccommodatinggenerousbig-heartedunselfishbenevolentgraciousliberalindulgentrare:benignantOpposite unfriendlyhostile
   • ▪ (of a climate or environment) mild and favourable: "the climate becomes more benign as we move nearer to the Black Sea" Similar temperatemildgentleclementcalmbalmypleasantagreeablesoftsoothingrefreshinghealthyhealth-givingwholesomesalubriousfavourableadvantageousbeneficialhelpfulpropitiousauspiciousluckyopportunefortunateprovidentialencouragingbenevolentconduciverightgoodOpposite harshunhealthyunfavourable
   • ▪ not harmful to the environment: "the cycle as a benign form of transport"
   • 2. (of a disease) not harmful in effect: "a benign condition"
   • ▪ (of a tumour) not malignant: "benign growths" Similar harmlessnon-malignantnon-cancerousnon-dangerousinnocentcurableremediabletreatableremovabletechnical:benignantOpposite malignant

   Word Origin Middle English: from Old French benigne, from Latin benignus, probably from bene ‘well’ + -genus ‘-born’. Compare with gentle1.

   Derivatives

   • 1. benignly adverb

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishBENIGN | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   benign | American Dictionary. adjective. us / bɪˈnɑɪn / Add to word list. pleasant and kind; not harmful or severe:

   • English (US)

     BENIGN meaning: 1. pleasant and kind: 2. A benign growth is...

   • Benignant

     BENIGNANT definition: 1. pleasant and kind: 2. A benignant...

   • Benign: Arabic Translation

     BENIGN translate: حَميد, حًنون /عَطوف. Learn more in the...

   • Benign: Korean Translation

     BENIGN translate: 양성의, 상냥한. Learn more in the Cambridge...

   • Benign: French Translation

     BENIGN translate: inoffensif, bénin. Learn more in the...

   • Benign: Russian Translation

     BENIGN translate: доброкачественный , милосердный . Learn...

   • Benign: Polish Translation

     BENIGN translate: łagodny, niezłośliwy, dobroduszny,...

   • Benign Spanish Translation

     BENIGN translate: benévolo, benigno, benigno, bondadoso,...

3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › benignBenign Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   Benign means of a mild type or character that does not threaten health or life, especially not becoming cancerous. It also means having no significant effect, harmless, or gracious. See synonyms, examples, word history, and related phrases.

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5. www.dictionary.com › browse › benignBENIGN Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   having a kindly disposition; gracious: a benign king. Synonyms: compassionate, gentle, humane, tender, benevolent, benignant, kindly, good. showing or expressive of gentleness or kindness: a benign smile. favorable; propitious: a series of benign omens and configurations in the heavens. Antonyms: sinister.

6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishBENIGN definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Benign means kind, gentle, harmless, or not harmful. It can describe people, substances, processes, or conditions. See synonyms, examples, and word origin of benign.

7. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › benignBenign - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   Someone or something that is benign is gentle, kind, mild, or unharmful: a benign soul wouldn't hurt a fly. Benign describes a range of qualities, all of them positive. When talking about a person, it means "gentle."

8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishbenign adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   Benign means kind, gentle, or not causing harm or damage. It can describe people, environments, or tumours. Learn how to use it in different contexts and see synonyms and antonyms.

9. www.thefreedictionary.com › benignBenign - definition of benign by The Free Dictionary

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   Benign means harmless, not dangerous, or kind. It can describe a tumor, a person, a situation, or an influence. See different sources and examples of benign and its antonyms.