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Learn “Benign”

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Benign

adjective/buh-nine/

Meaning

gentle; kindly.

In context

His benign smile put us at ease.

Remember it

BENIgn begins with BENI — 'good' in Latin — a benign smile means no harm at all.

Use it well

Describes gentle people, smiles and influences: 'a benign grandfather'; softer than 'kind'.