Adjective
- 1. benign (vs. malign), benignant, kindly, harmless, kind
- usage: pleasant and beneficial in nature or influence; "a benign smile"; "the benign sky"; "the benign influence of pure air"
- 2. benignant, gracious, kind (vs. unkind)
- usage: characterized by kindness and warm courtesy especially of a king to his subjects; "our benignant king"
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