1. gentle and kindly; not harmful or threatening
2. not cancerous or dangerous to health
Usage: medical

Examples

• The old man had a benign smile that put everyone at ease.
• Her benign nature made her popular with all the students.
• The doctor assured her that the tumor was benign.
• The medication has only benign side effects.
• He made a few benign comments about the weather.
• The biopsy results showed the growth was benign.
• She gave him a benign look of understanding.