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benign
adjective
Pleasant and beneficial in nature or influence
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bɪˈnaɪn
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adjective
Pleasant and beneficial in nature or influence
“A benign smile”
adjective
Kindness of disposition or manner
“The benign ruler of millions”
adjective
Not dangerous to health; not recurrent or progressive (especially of a tumor)
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A benign smile
The benign sky
The benign influence of pure air
The benign ruler of millions
Benign intentions
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