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   Be·nign

   /bəˈnīn/

   

   adjective

   • 1. gentle and kindly: "his benign but firm manner" Similar kindlykindwarmheartedgood-naturedfriendlywarmaffectionateagreeableamiablegood-humoredgenialcongenialcordialapproachabletendertenderheartedsoftheartedgentlesympatheticcompassionatecaringconsideratethoughtfulhelpfulwell disposedobligingaccommodatinggenerousbig-heartedunselfishbenevolentgraciousliberalindulgentrare:benignantOpposite unfriendlyhostile
   • ▪ (of a climate or environment) mild and favorable: "the climate becomes more benign as we move nearer to the Black Sea" Similar temperatemildgentleclementcalmbalmypleasantagreeablesoftsoothingrefreshinghealthyhealth-givingwholesomesalubriousfavorableadvantageousbeneficialhelpfulpropitiousauspiciousluckyopportunefortunateprovidentialencouragingbenevolentconduciverightgoodOpposite harshunhealthyunfavorable
   • ▪ not harmful to the environment: "an ozone-benign refrigerant"
   • 2. (of a disease) not harmful in effect: "a benign condition"
   • ▪ (of a tumor) not malignant: "benign growths" Similar harmlessnonmalignantnoncancerousnondangerousinnocentcurableremediabletreatableremovabletechnical: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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   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.

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

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   4 days ago · 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.

4. 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.

5. 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.

6. www.collinsdictionary.com › us › dictionaryBENIGN definition in American English | Collins English ...

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   5 days ago · 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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   1. showing kindliness; genial. 2. (of soil, climate, etc) mild; gentle. 3. favourable; propitious. 4. (Pathology) pathol (of a tumour, etc) not threatening to life or health; not malignant. [C14: from Old French benigne, from Latin benignus, from bene well + gignere to produce] beˈnignly adv.

8. www.britannica.com › dictionary › benignBenign Definition & Meaning | Britannica Dictionary

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   a : not causing death or serious injury. a benign infection/disease. b : without cancer : not cancerous. benign brain tumors. We were happy to hear that the tumor was benign. — opposite malignant. 2. : not causing harm or damage. This chemical is environmentally benign. [=it does not hurt the environment]