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benign
/bɪ'naɪn/
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  1. adjective
    pleasant and beneficial in nature or influence
    "a benign smile" "the benign sky" "the benign influence of pure air"

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    benignant kindly
    Opposite:
    malign
  2. adjective
    kindness of disposition or manner
    "the benign ruler of millions" "benign intentions"

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    kind
  3. adjective
    not dangerous to health; not recurrent or progressive (especially of a tumor)
    Opposite:
    malignant
Examples of benign
  • "a benign smile"
  • "the benign sky"
  • "the benign influence of pure air"
  • "the benign ruler of millions"
  • "benign intentions"
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