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Benign
bɪˈnʌɪn
Benign definitions
adjective
benign
- gentle and kindly
"his benign but firm manner"
kindly kind warm-hearted good-natured friendly warm affectionate agreeable amiable good-humoured genial congenial cordial approachable tender tender-hearted soft-hearted gentle sympathetic compassionate caring considerate thoughtful helpful well disposed obliging accommodating generous big-hearted unselfish benevolent gracious liberal indulgent- (of a climate or environment) mild and favourable
"the climate becomes more benign as we move nearer to the Black Sea"
- not harmful to the environment
"the cycle as a benign form of transport"
- (of a disease) not harmful in effect
"a benign condition"
- (of a tumour) not malignant
"benign growths"