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Benign
Open directlyWebster's 1828 Dictionary · 1828
Part of speech: adjective (a.)
1. Of a kind or gentle disposition; gracious; generous; favorable; benignant. Creator bounteous and benign. Milton.
2. Exhibiting or manifesting kindness, gentleness, favor, etc.; mild; kindly; salutary; wholesome. Kind influences and benign aspects. South.
3. Of a mild type or character; as, a benign disease.
Synonyms: Kind; propitious; bland; genial; salubrious; favorable salutary; gracious; liberal.