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benign
adjective
1 benign
Not dangerous to health; not recurrent or progressive (especially of a tumor).
Roget 656:
salubrious,
salutary,
salutiferous†;
wholesome;
healthy,
healthful;
sanitary,
prophYlactic,
benign,
bracing,
tonic,
invigorating,
good for,
nutritious;
hygeian†,
hygienic.
innoxious†,
innocuous,
innocent;
harmless,
uninjurious,
uninfectious.
sanative
etc.
(remedial)
662;
restorative
etc.
(reinstate)
660;
useful
etc.
644.
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2 benign
Pleasant and beneficial in nature or influence:
— A benign smile.
— The benign sky.
— The benign influence of pure air.
synonym: benignant.
3 benign
Kindness of disposition or manner.
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