Thesaurus: benign

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1. a. Of a kind or gentle disposition; gracious; generous; favorable; benignant.
2. a. Exhibiting or manifesting kindness, gentleness, favor, etc.; mild; kindly; salutary; wholesome.
3. a. Of a mild type or character; as, a benign disease.
4. adj. not dangerous to health; not recurrent or progressive (especially of a tumor)
5. adj. pleasant and beneficial in nature or influence
6. adj. kindness of disposition or manner
7. 1. Of a kind or gentle disposition; gracious; generous; favorable; benignant. Creator bounteous and benign. Milton. 2. Exhibiting or manifesting kindness, gentleness, favor, etc.; mild; kindly; salutary; wholesome. Kind influences and benign aspects. South. 3. Of a mild type or character; as, a benign disease. Syn. -- Kind; propitious; bland; genial; salubrious; favorable salutary; gracious; liberal.
8. j:100 a. not dangerous to health; not recurrent or progressive (especially of a tumor) a. pleasant and beneficial in nature or influence s. kindness of disposition or manner