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- Dictionarybe·nign/bəˈnīn/
adjective
- 1. gentle and kindly: "his benign but firm manner" Similar Opposite
- 2. (of a disease) not harmful in effect: "a benign condition"
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Benign means of a mild type or character that does not threaten health or life, especially not becoming cancerous. It also means having no significant effect, harmless, or gracious. See synonyms, examples, word history, and related phrases of benign.
BENIGN definition: 1. pleasant and kind: 2. A benign growth is not cancer and is not likely to be harmful: 3…. Learn more.
Someone or something that is benign is gentle, kind, mild, or unharmful: a benign soul wouldn't hurt a fly. Benign describes a range of qualities, all of them positive. When talking about a person, it means "gentle."
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.
Benign means kind, gentle, harmless, or not harmful. It can describe people, substances, processes, or conditions. See synonyms, pronunciation, and usage examples of benign.
Benign means kind, gentle, or not causing harm or damage. It can describe people, environments, or tumours. Learn how to use it in different contexts and see synonyms and antonyms.
adj. 1. a. 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. 2. Tending to exert a beneficial influence; favorable: a policy with benign consequences for the economy. 3.
