Found 2 items, similar to Benign.
English → English (WordNet) Definition: benign benign adj 1: not dangerous to health; not recurrent or progressive (especially of a tumor) [ant: malignant] 2: pleasant and beneficial in nature or influence; “a benign smile”; “the benign sky”; “the benign influence of pure air” [syn: benignant] [ant: malign] 3: of disposition or manner; “the benign ruler of millions”; “benign intentions”
English → English (gcide) Definition: Benign Benign \Be*nign"\, a. [OE. benigne, bening, OF. benigne, F. b['e]nin, fem. b['e]nigne, fr. L. benignus, contr. from benigenus; bonus good + root of genus kind. See Bounty, and Genus.] 1. Of a kind or gentle disposition; gracious; generous; favorable; benignant. [1913 Webster] Creator bounteous and benign. --Milton. [1913 Webster] 2. Exhibiting or manifesting kindness, gentleness, favor, etc.; mild; kindly; salutary; wholesome. [1913 Webster] Kind influences and benign aspects. --South. [1913 Webster] 3. Of a mild type or character; as, a benign disease. [1913 Webster] Syn: Kind; propitious; bland; genial; salubrious; favorable salutary; gracious; liberal. [1913 Webster]