 benign |
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| 1. | [ adjective ] of disposition or manner | |
| Examples: | "the benign ruler of millions" "benign intentions" |
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| Related terms: | kind | |
| 2. | [ adjective ] not dangerous to health; not recurrent or progressive (especially of a tumor) | |
| Related terms: | malignant pathology | |
| 3. | [ adjective ] pleasant and beneficial in nature or influence | |
| Synonyms: | benignant | |
| Examples: | "a benign smile" "the benign sky" "the benign influence of pure air |
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| Related terms: | malign genial harmless kindly kind harmless benignity | |
| Similar spelling: |
Benigno benignly benignity benignant beingness benison |
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