BENIGN


Meaning of BENIGN in English

adj. Function: adjective

1

Synonyms: KIND , benignant, good-hearted, kindly

Related Words: gracious

Contrasted Words: malevolent, malicious, malignant, spiteful; acrid, caustic, mordant

Antonyms: malign

2

Synonyms: FAVORABLE 5, auspicious, bright, dexter, fortunate, propitious, white

Related Words: gentle, mild; benevolent, charitable, humane; clement, forbearing, merciful

Contrasted Words: menacing, threatening

Antonyms: malign

Merriam Webster. Collegiate thesaurus English dictionary.      Английский энциклопедический толковый словарь тезауруса.