Benignly
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adverb
Quick meaning: Benignly is an adverb meaning In a benign manner.
Meaning
In a benign manner.
Example Sentences
When he recovered sufficiently to articulate, Bunson had stalked away, and Quin was regarding him benignly, like an adjutant bird who had just concluded an interesting experiment on a worm.
Modern doctors nod benignly at some of the remedies and principles in Bald's Leechbook, but none has a good word to say for bloodletting - nor for cautery, the other medieval method of balancing the humours.
Synonyms for benignly
Depending on context, synonyms include benignantly.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include benignantly, unbenignly, unbenignantly, benevolently, harmlessly, mildly.
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