benign — gentle and harmless in effect or manner; not malignant (of a tumor)
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: gentle and harmless in effect or manner; not malignant (of a tumor)
Pronunciation (IPA): /bɪˈnaɪn/
Example Sentences
- My grandmother's benign criticism sounds more like compliments from a drill sergeant.
- The weather forecast shows benign conditions for the outdoor wedding.
- His benign expression fooled everyone until he started his stand-up comedy routine.
benign
ADJECTIVE[/bɪˈnaɪn/]
gentle and harmless in effect or manner; not malignant (of a tumor)
Gentle and harmless news
Be nine puppies safe — benign giant, gentle and harmless!
Benign by divine design
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'benignus', meaning kind or gracious, derived from 'bene' (well) and 'gnus' (born or disposed), suggesting someone well-disposed or kindly by nature.
Breakdown
bene- (well) + -ign (born/disposed) = benign
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📝Examples
“My grandmother's benign criticism sounds more like compliments from a drill sergeant.”
“The weather forecast shows benign conditions for the outdoor wedding.”
“His benign expression fooled everyone until he started his stand-up comedy routine.”
“The biopsy results showed the growth was benign, much to everyone's relief.”
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