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Benign

🔄 Synonyms of "Benign"

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WordDefinition
genialFriendly and cheerful; enlivening.
kindnounHaving a benevolent, courteous, friendly, generous, gentle, liberal, sympathetic, or warm-hearted nature or disposition, marked by consideration for – and service to – others.
benignant(now rare) Kind; gracious; favorable.
harmlessIncapable of causing harm or danger; safe.
kindlyHaving a kind personality; kind, warmhearted, sympathetic.
nonmalignant(medicine) Of a growth in the body, not cancerous.

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WordDefinition
malignverbMalevolent.

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WordDefinition
benignant(now rare) Kind; gracious; favorable.
kindlyHaving a kind personality; kind, warmhearted, sympathetic.
genialFriendly and cheerful; enlivening.
harmlessIncapable of causing harm or danger; safe.
kindnounHaving a benevolent, courteous, friendly, generous, gentle, liberal, sympathetic, or warm-hearted nature or disposition, marked by consideration for – and service to – others.
nonmalignant(medicine) Of a growth in the body, not cancerous.
kind-heartedAlternative spelling of kindhearted. [Having an innately kind disposition or character.]
gentleTender and amiable; of a considerate or kindly disposition.
caringverb(of a person) Kind, sensitive, or empathetic.
compassionateHaving, feeling or showing compassion (to or toward someone).
graciouskind and warmly courteous
benevolentHaving a disposition to do good.
well-intentionedHaving good intentions, even if producing unfortunate results.
well-meaningWith good intentions, often used to reflect positively on a negative outcome or situation.
sympatheticOf, related to, feeling, showing, or characterized by sympathy.
healthyEnjoying good health; free from disease or disorder.
mild(of food, drink, or a drug) Not sharp or bitter; not strong in flavor.
friendlyGenerally warm, approachable and easy to relate with in character.
sound(of sleep) Quiet and deep.
favourableExpressing or indicating favour or goodwill; approving, encouraging.

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