benign

Meanings

Adjective

• not dangerous to health; not recurrent or progressive (especially of a tumor)
• pleasant and beneficial in nature or influence
  • "a benign smile"
  • "the benign sky"
  • "the benign influence of pure air"

Adjective Satellite

• kindness of disposition or manner
  • "the benign ruler of millions"
  • "benign intentions"

Synonyms

benignant

Antonyms

malign, malignant