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Benign [Adjective] Webster's Dictionary 1828

1. beni'ne. [Latin benignus, from the same root, as bonus, bene, ancient Latin benus, Eng. boon.]

2. Kind; of a kind disposition; gracious; favorable.

3. Our Creator, bounteous and benign

4. Generous; liberal; as a benign benefactor.

5. Favorable; having a salutary influence; as the benign aspect of the seasons.

6. The benign light of revelation.

7. Wholesome; not pernicious; as a benign medicine.

8. Favorable; not malignant; as a benign disease.

Benign [Adjective] Webster's Dictionary 1913

1. Of a kind or gentle disposition; gracious; generous; favorable; benignant.

2. Exhibiting or manifesting kindness, gentleness, favor, etc.; mild; kindly; salutary; wholesome.

3. Of a mild type or character; as, a benign disease.

Benignancy [Noun] Webster's Dictionary 1913

Benignant [Adjective] Webster's Dictionary 1828

Kind; gracious; favorable.

Benignant [Adjective] Webster's Dictionary 1913

Kind; gracious; favorable.

Benignity [Noun] Webster's Dictionary 1828

1. Goodness of disposition or heart; kindness of nature; graciousness.

2. Actual goodness; beneficence.

3. Salubrity; wholesome quality; or that which tends to promote health.

Benignity [Noun] Webster's Dictionary 1913

1. The quality of being benign; goodness; kindness; graciousness.

2. Mildness; gentleness.

Benignly [Adverb] Webster's Dictionary 1828

Benignly [Adverb] Webster's Dictionary 1913

In a benign manner.