In a kind or thoughtful manner
“How could I have ever been afraid of my old, benign grandfather?”
Adverb for not likely to be objectionable or harmful
“What you might think is a benign remark about some other man or woman can trigger massive insecurity or jealousy in your spouse.”
Adverb for not cancerous
“The difference between malignant and benign tumors is that malignant tumors have the ability to invade surrounding areas.”
Adverb for mild or soothing in effect or degree
“It is said that due to its benign climate, the best tenors have always come from Italy.”
Adverb for favorable or advantageous in nature
“The Buddhist church was the recipient of unprecedented patronage from many devout and affluent Chinese who had prospered under benign Tang rule.”
Adverb for undemanding and easily executed
“Those who may see this as a rather benign task are woefully mistaken. Every new college student experiences some period of adjustment.”
Adverb for not able or likely to cause harm or injury
Adverb for noticeably happy and optimistic
(of a disease or illness) Adverb for that cannot be transmitted
Adverb for conducive to good health
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