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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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   1. a. : of a mild type or character that does not threaten health or life. especially : not becoming cancerous. a benign lung tumor. b. : having no significant effect : harmless. environmentally benign. 2. : of a gentle disposition : gracious. a benign teacher. 3. a. : showing kindness and gentleness. benign faces. : favorable, wholesome.

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   BENIGN definition: 1. pleasant and kind: 2. A benign growth is not cancer and is not likely to be harmful: 3…. Learn more.

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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.

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   having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior. adjective. pleasant and beneficial in nature or influence. “a benign smile”. “the benign sky”. “the benign influence of pure air”. synonyms: benignant. kindly. pleasant and agreeable.

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

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   1. showing kindliness; genial. 2. (of soil, climate, etc) mild; gentle. 3. favourable; propitious. 4. pathology. (of a tumour, etc) not threatening to life or health; not malignant. Collins English Dictionary.

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   Having little or no detrimental effect; harmless: a benign chemical; benign indifference. b. Of no danger to health; not malignant or disease-causing: a benign tumor.

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

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   Definition of benign adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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   Favorable; beneficial. Webster's New World. Tending to exert a beneficial influence; favorable. A policy with benign consequences for the economy. American Heritage. Doing little or no harm; not malignant; specif., not cancerous. Benign tumors. Webster's New World. Gentle or kind.

10. www.ldoceonline.com › dictionary › benignbenign | meaning of benign in Longman Dictionary of Contemporary...

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    benign meaning, definition, what is benign: kind and gentle: Learn more.

11. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishBENIGN | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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    BENIGN definition: 1. not likely to kill you: 2. kind, or not intending to harm anyone: . Learn more.