benign meaning
UK /bɪˈnaɪn/ US /bɪˈnaɪn/ 2 syllables
benign (adjective): not dangerous to health; not recurrent or progressive (especially of a tumor).
benign has 3 meanings in this dictionary.
benign as an adjective
- not dangerous to health; not recurrent or progressive (especially of a tumor)
Opposite: malignant
- pleasant and beneficial in nature or influence
- a benign smile
- the benign sky
- the benign influence of pure air
Synonyms: benignant
Opposite: malign
Similar: kindly
Related forms: benignancy
- kindness of disposition or manner
- the benign ruler of millions
- benign intentions
Similar: kind
Related forms: benignity, benignancy
How to pronounce benign
benign is pronounced /bɪˈnaɪn/ in British English and /bɪˈnaɪn/ in American English. It has 2 syllables, with the stress on the second syllable.
Words that rhyme with benign
Scrabble score: 9 (letter breakdown)
Word lists: words starting with BE · words ending in GN · 6-letter words
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