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benignest

benignest is the superlative form of benign.

Meaning of benign

Adjective

benign (comparative benigner or more benign, superlative benignest or most benign)

  1. Kind; gentle; mild.
    • But though we both entertained these ideas, we differed in their application. Resentment added also a sting to my censure; and I reprobated Raymond's conduct in severe terms. Adrian was more benign, more considerate.1826, [Mary Shelley], chapter IX, in The Last Man. […], volume I, London: Henry Colburn, […], →OCLC
  2. Of a climate or environment, mild and favorable.
  3. (in-compounds) Not harmful to the environment.
    • an ozone-benign refrigerant
  4. Not posing any serious threat to health; not particularly aggressive or recurrent.
    • a benign tumor
    Synonyms:
    nonmalignant
    Antonyms:
    malignant

Questions about benignest

What is benignest the superlative form of?
Benignest is the superlative form of benign.

Words near benignest in the dictionary

  1. benignancy
  2. benignant
  3. benignantly
  4. benigne
  5. benigner
  6. benignest
  7. benignitie
  8. benignities
  9. benignity
  10. benignly
  11. benignness

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