Benign — synonyms, benign antonyms, definition

1. benign (a)

advantageous auspicious beneficent benevolent bland bright calm charitable clear compassionate dexter fatherly favorable favourable fortunate gentle gracious humane innocuous kind • • •

2. benign (Adjective)

benignant malign malignant

benign (Adjective) — (pathology) not dangerous to health; not recurrent or progressive (especially of a tumour).

benign (Adjective) — Pleasant and beneficial in nature or influence. ex. "the benign sky" ex. "a benign smile"

benign (Adjective) — Kindness of disposition or manner. ex. "the benign ruler of millions" ex. "benign intentions"

benignancy benignity graciousness