Dictionary Entry
benign
benign is a 6-letter English word with 6 senses as adjective in the JumbleFix dictionary. One common meaning is: Of a kind or gentle disposition; gracious; generous; favorable; benignant. Face value is 9 in Scrabble and 13 in Words With Friends. Use the entries below when you need a playable sense, a nearby word, or another arrangement of the same letters.
6 letters · Scrabble 9 · Words With Friends 13 · 6 senses
Definitions
- 1adjective
Of a kind or gentle disposition; gracious; generous; favorable; benignant.
- 2adjective
Exhibiting or manifesting kindness, gentleness, favor, etc.; mild; kindly; salutary; wholesome.
- 3adjective
Of a mild type or character; as, a benign disease.
- 4adjective
pleasant and beneficial in nature or influence
"a benign smile"
"the benign sky"
Synonyms
- 5adjective
kindness of disposition or manner
"the benign ruler of millions"
"benign intentions"
- 6adjective
not dangerous to health; not recurrent or progressive (especially of a tumor)
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