1
[ adjective ] of disposition or manner

Examples

"the benign ruler of millions" "benign intentions"

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

Related terms

malign genial harmless kindly kind harmless benignity

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Rhymes with

nine asinine strychnine canine quinine

Phonetic and Homophones

B IH0 N AY1 N

Similar Spelling

Benigno benignly benignity benignant beingness benison

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