BENIGN Synonyms: 143 Similar and Opposite Words

benign

adjective

bi-ˈnīn

Definition of benign

as in harmless

not causing or being capable of causing injury or hurt around campus he's known as a real character, but one whose eccentricities are entirely benign

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as in gentle

not harsh or stern especially in nature or effect basking under a benign sun on a day in early spring

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Recent Examples of benign Solar lentigines are benign but can appear similar to early stage skin cancer. — Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 18 Aug. 2026 During the four-hour surgery, the CHOP team was able to isolate and remove the benign tumor. — Stephanie Stahl, CBS News, 17 Aug. 2026 And benign inflation readings combined with iffy payrolls and retail-sales data have curtailed market expectations for Fed rate hikes. — Michael Santoli, CNBC, 17 Aug. 2026 Some of this Brave New World tech is unavoidable and mostly benign. — Steven Greenhut, Oc Register, 14 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for benign

Recent Examples of Synonyms for benign

Adjective

Hay fever is defined as cold-like symptoms caused by an allergic response to a harmless outdoor and indoor substance the body identifies as harmful, according to the Mayo Clinic.

— Ron Smiley, CBS News, 25 Aug. 2026
Lynch’s massive draft whiffs feel like harmless clerical rounding errors next to his good work in handling all the off-the-field stuff that lands on his desk.

— Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of harmless

Adjective

Now imagine that each bead carries a tiny battery that continuously gives it a gentle push along the chain.

— K. R. Prathyusha, The Conversation, 31 Aug. 2026
Designed as a therapeutic companion, the robot resembles a baby seal and uses soft fur, gentle movements, and responsive sounds to create the calming presence of a living pet.

— Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 30 Aug. 2026

Definition of gentle

Adjective

Bi is safe, and Naheim, Bryan, Jeffrey, and Joseph all line up for judgment.

— Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 28 Aug. 2026
Both crude oil and natural gas futures moved lower on Wednesday on expectations for Iran and Oman to strike a deal to secure safe transit through the Strait of Hormuz.

— Jenni Reid, CNBC, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of safe

Adjective

Offer a realistic time, suggest a softer plan, and let honesty keep the connection easy.

— Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 Aug. 2026
There has always been something compelling about Paul Baker, something about the interplay between his frat-star good looks and Canadian soft-boy heart.

— Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 28 Aug. 2026