DictBridge Dictionary

benign Definition and Meaning in English (benign definition)

adjective
Synonyms:harmlesskindgentle
Quick Answer • Definition

Benign definition: Describing a disease or tumor that is not harmful in effect, not malignant, and does not threaten health or life.

Definitions of Benign

  1. 1adjective

    Describing a disease or tumor that is not harmful in effect, not malignant, and does not threaten health or life.

  2. 2adjective

    Characterized by gentleness and kindness; not harmful or severe in nature or influence.

Example Sentences

medical

“The doctor assured her that the tumor was benign and would not spread.”

casual

“He had a benign smile that instantly put everyone at ease.”

Synonyms

Antonyms

Explore Vocabulary by Topic

Popular Topics
All 45+ Topics
Business & FinanceCommon AnimalsBasic FoodsDaily Actions (Verbs)ClothingCommon BirdsView All Topics (45+)

Inflected Word Forms

nounbenignity
adverbbenignly

Frequently Asked Questions: Benign in English

What is the meaning of Benign in English?▼
Benign definition: Describing a disease or tumor that is not harmful in effect, not malignant, and does not threaten health or life.
How do you translate 'Benign' to English?▼
'Benign' translates to 'benign' in English. Benign definition: Describing a disease or tumor that is not harmful in effect, not malignant, and does not threaten health or life.
How do you pronounce 'Benign' and 'benign'?▼
Listen to clear English audio pronunciation of 'Benign' and native English audio speech for 'benign' with bilingual sentence examples on DictBridge.

Related Vocabulary in English

All Words →

Explore contextually related English vocabulary with verified English meanings, pronunciations, and sentence usages:

boardboardbadbadballballbarbarbebebeautifulbeautifulbecomebecomebeenbeenbeginbeginbeginningbeginningbeingbeingbesidesbesides