Benign
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /bɪˈnaɪn/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Benign is an adjective meaning Kind; gentle; mild.
Meaning
Kind; gentle; mild.
More Meanings
- (of a climate or environment) Mild and favorable.
- (in combination) Not harmful to the environment.
- (medicine) Not posing any serious threat to health; not particularly aggressive or recurrent.
Example Sentences
a benign tumor
an ozone-benign refrigerant
I people my world with benign spirits. Everything talks to me and I respond to it.
During it, [Ashley] Graham attempted to ask the actor [Hugh Grant] a series of benign questions, and he gave her very little to work with.
Word Forms
- benigner
- benignest
Synonyms for benign
Depending on context, synonyms include non-malignant, genial, kind, benignant, harmless, kindly.
Antonyms for benign
Common opposites include malign, malignant.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include benignant, kindly, genial, harmless, kind, nonmalignant.
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