Definitions for: Benign

[adj] pleasant and beneficial in nature or influence; "a benign smile"; "the benign sky"; "the benign influence of pure air"
[adj] of disposition or manner; "the benign ruler of millions"; "benign intentions"
[adj] (pathology) not dangerous to health; not recurrent or progressive (especially of a tumor)

Webster (1913) Definition: Be*nign", a. [OE. benigne, bening, OF. benigne, F.
b['e]nin, fem. b['e]nigne, fr. L. benignus, contr. from
benigenus; bonus good + root of genus kind. See Bounty, and
Genus.]
1. Of a kind or gentle disposition; gracious; generous;
favorable; benignant.

Creator bounteous and benign. --Milton.

2. Exhibiting or manifesting kindness, gentleness, favor,
etc.; mild; kindly; salutary; wholesome.

Kind influences and benign aspects. --South.

3. Of a mild type or character; as, a benign disease.

Syn: Kind; propitious; bland; genial; salubrious; favorable
salutary; gracious; liberal.

Synonyms: benignant, genial, harmless, kindly, nonmalignant

Antonyms: malign, malignant

See Also: kind

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