Benign (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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adjective
  1. not malignant; self-limiting: a benign brain tumor.
  2. having no harmful influence or effect: ecologically benign and sustainable building materials.
  3. having a kindly disposition; gracious: a benign king.
  4. showing or expressive of gentleness or kindness: a benign smile.
  5. favorable; propitious: a series of benign omens and configurations in the heavens.
  6. (of weather) pleasant or beneficial; salubrious; healthful.
adjective
  1. showing kindliness; genial
  2. (of soil, climate, etc) mild; gentle
  3. favourable; propitious
  4. (of a tumour, etc) not threatening to life or health; not malignant
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