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Meaning of benign in English
Pronunciation
/bəˈnaɪn/
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Classifying Adjective
benign
Definitions
1.
of disposition or manner
Examples
« the benign ruler of millions »
« benign intentions »
Synonyms
kind
Qualitative Adjective
benign
Etymology
Middle English: from Old French benigne, from Latin benignus, probably from bene‘well’ + -genus‘-born’. Compare with gentle
Definitions
1.
not dangerous to health
Examples
« not recurrent or progressive (especially of a tumor) »
Antonyms
malignant
2.
pleasant and beneficial in nature or influence
Examples
« a benign smile »
« the benign sky »
« the benign influence of pure air »
Synonyms
harmless
nonmalignant
kindly
genial
kind
Antonyms
malign
See also
harmless
kind