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Benign as an Adjective
Definitions of "Benign" as an adjective
Synonyms of "Benign" as an adjective (45 Words)
Usage Examples of "Benign" as an adjective
Associations of "Benign" (30 Words)

The synonyms of “Benign” are: benignant, kindly, kind, good-natured, friendly, warm, affectionate, agreeable, amiable, good-humoured, genial, congenial, cordial, approachable, tender, gentle, sympathetic, compassionate, caring, considerate, thoughtful, helpful, well disposed, obliging, accommodating, generous, unselfish, benevolent, gracious, liberal, indulgent, temperate, mild, clement, calm, balmy, pleasant, soft, soothing, refreshing, favourable, advantageous, beneficial, harmless, innocent

Benign as an Adjective

Definitions of "Benign" as an adjective

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “benign” as an adjective can have the following definitions:

Not harmful to the environment.
(of a climate or environment) mild and favourable.
Pleasant and beneficial in nature or influence.
Not dangerous to health; not recurrent or progressive (especially of a tumor.
Gentle and kindly.
(of a disease) not harmful in effect.
Kindness of disposition or manner.
(of a tumour) not malignant.

Synonyms of "Benign" as an adjective (45 Words)

accommodating	Willing to fit in with someone’s wishes or needs. The warden was always accommodating* in allowing visitors in.*
advantageous	Involving or creating favourable circumstances that increase the chances of success or effectiveness; beneficial. We are in an advantageous* position.*
affectionate	Expressing fondness. Affectionate children.
agreeable	Conforming to your own liking or feelings or nature- Disraeli. Agreeable to the plan.
amiable	Disposed to please- Hal Hinson. The amiable* young man greeted me enthusiastically.*
approachable	Capable of being read with comprehension. Managers should be approachable.
balmy	Informal or slang terms for mentally irregular. The balmy* days of late summer.*
beneficial	Resulting in good; favourable or advantageous. The beneficial* effect on the economy.*
benevolent	Showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity. A benevolent* smile.*
benignant	Characterized by kindness and warm courtesy especially of a king to his subjects. An old man with a benignant* expression.*
calm	Free from storm or wind. A dead calm* sea.*
caring	Feeling and exhibiting concern and empathy for others. A caring* and invaluable friend.*
clement	(of a person or their actions) merciful. Clement weather.
compassionate	Showing or having compassion. I allowed him to go home on compassionate* grounds.*
congenial	(used of plants) capable of cross-fertilization or of being grafted. A congenial* atmosphere to work in.*
considerate	Showing careful thought. Be considerate* over your handwriting.*
cordial	Warm and friendly. A cordial* greeting.*
favourable	Suggesting a good outcome. A very favourable* sometimes glorious October.*
friendly	(of troops or equipment) of, belonging to, or allied with one’s own forces. A consumer friendly* policy.*
generous	(of a thing) larger or more plentiful than is usual or necessary. A generous* helping of pasta.*
genial	Friendly and cheerful. The genial* sunshine.*
gentle	Easily handled or managed. A gentle* nocturne.*
good-humoured	Disposed to please- Hal Hinson.
good-natured	Having an easygoing and cheerful disposition.
gracious	Courteous, kind, and pleasant, especially towards someone of lower social status. A gracious* hostess.*
harmless	Not able or likely to cause harm. As an entertainer he s pretty harmless.
helpful	Providing assistance or serving a useful function. Helpful staff.
indulgent	Self indulgent. An indulgent* attitude.*
innocent	Lacking in sophistication or worldliness. She is a poor innocent* young creature.*
kind	Agreeable, conducive to comfort. A dry climate kind* to asthmatics.*
kindly	Pleasant and agreeable. A kindly* climate.*
liberal	Willing to respect or accept behaviour or opinions different from one’s own; open to new ideas. The provision of liberal* adult education.*
mild	Humble in spirit or manner suggesting retiring mildness or even cowed submissiveness. A mild* Italian cheese.*
obliging	Willing to do a service or kindness; helpful. The obliging* waiter was in no hurry for us to leave.*
pleasant	(of a person or their manner) friendly and considerate; likeable. We had a pleasant* evening together.*
refreshing	Imparting vitality and energy. Common sense of a most refreshing* sort.*
soft	Soft and mild not harsh or stern or severe. He was soft* on his children.*
soothing	Reducing pain or discomfort. A soothing* ointment for her sunburn.*
sympathetic	Evoking empathic or sympathetic feelings. Sympathetic neurons.
temperate	Not extreme in behavior. Temperate plants.
tender	Given to sympathy or gentleness or sentimentality. Pelargoniums are colourful but tender* plants.*
thoughtful	Taking heed giving close and thoughtful attention. He was attentive and thoughtful.
unselfish	Disregarding your own advantages and welfare over those of others. Unselfish devotion.
warm	Having or displaying warmth or affection. A warm* debate.*
well disposed	Resulting favorably.

Usage Examples of "Benign" as an adjective

Benign growths.
The cycle as a benign form of transport.
The benign ruler of millions.
His benign but firm manner.
The benign sky.
The benign influence of pure air.
The climate becomes more benign as we move nearer to the Black Sea.
An ozone-benign refrigerant.
A benign condition.
Benign intentions.
Her face was calm and benign.
A benign smile.

Associations of "Benign" (30 Words)

affable	Diffusing warmth and friendliness. An affable* and agreeable companion.*
amiable	Disposed to please- Hal Hinson. An amiable* villain with a cocky sidelong grin.*
benevolent	Generous in providing aid to others. A benevolent* contributor.*
benignity	A kind act. His air of benignity.
charitable	Apt to judge others leniently or favourably. A charitable* trust.*
chivalrous	Being attentive to women like an ideal knight. Shall I be chivalrous* and offer you my coat.*
civility	Formal politeness and courtesy in behaviour or speech. I hope we can treat each other with civility* and respect.*
companionable	(of a situation) relaxed and pleasant because shared with friends or friendly people. A companionable* pet.*
congenial	(used of plants) capable of cross-fertilization or of being grafted. He went back to a climate more congenial* to his cold stony soul.*
cordial	Strongly felt. The atmosphere was cordial* and relaxed.*
courteous	Exhibiting courtesy and politeness. If a man be gracious and courteous* to strangers it shows he is a citizen of the world.*
courtesy	The showing of politeness in one’s attitude and behaviour towards others. Links to the manufacturers websites are provided as a courtesy* to the user.*
favorable	Encouraging or approving or pleasing. Listened with a favorable* ear.*
friendly	(of relations) not in conflict. She gave me a friendly* smile.*
genial	Diffusing warmth and friendliness. Our genial* host.*
gentle	Make or become gentle. A gentle* breeze.*
gracious	Characterized by charm, good taste, and generosity of spirit. He bears insult with gracious* good humor.*
impressionable	Easily influenced. Children are highly impressionable* and susceptible to advertising.*
kindly	Kind, warm-hearted, or gentle. Kindly breeze.
kindness	The quality of being warmhearted and considerate and humane and sympathetic. It would be a kindness* on your part to invite her.*
merciful	Showing or exercising mercy. Her death was a merciful* release.*
mild	Mild and pleasant. She looked at him in mild* surprise.*
nice	Excessively fastidious and easily disgusted. He s a nicer man than Mark.
pleasant	(of a person or their manner) friendly and considerate; likeable. They found him pleasant* and cooperative.*
pliant	Capable of being shaped or bent or drawn out. A more pliant* prime minister.*
politely	In a polite manner. He waited politely* for me to ask questions.*
propitious	Favourably disposed towards someone. Propitious gales speeded us along.
sociable	A party of people assembled to promote sociability and communal activity. A church sociable.
susceptible	(of a person) easily influenced by feelings or emotions; sensitive. Susceptible of proof.
sympathetic	Evoking empathic or sympathetic feelings. The sympathetic* characters in the play.*