Benign definition

Benign

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WordNet

(1) Pleasant and beneficial in nature or influence

"A benign smile"

"The benign sky"

"The benign influence of pure air"

(2) Kindness of disposition or manner

"The benign ruler of millions"

"Benign intentions"

(3) Not dangerous to health; not recurrent or progressive (especially of a tumor)

WiktionaryText

Via French from Latin , from + . Compare malign.

Kind; gentle; mild.
Not posing any serious threat to health; not particularly aggressive or recurrent.