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- [bih-nahyn]
- /bɪˈnaɪn/
- /bɪˈnaɪn/
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- [bih-nahyn]
- /bɪˈnaɪn/
Definitions of benignly word
- adjective benignly having a kindly disposition; gracious: a benign king. 1
- adjective benignly showing or expressive of gentleness or kindness: a benign smile. 1
- adjective benignly favorable; propitious: a series of benign omens and configurations in the heavens. 1
- adjective benignly (of weather) salubrious; healthful; pleasant or beneficial. 1
- adjective benignly Pathology. not malignant; self-limiting. 1
- adverb benignly gently, mildly, kindly 1
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Origin of benignly
First appearance:
before 1275 One of the 13% oldest English words
1275-1325; Middle English benigne < Anglo-French, Old French benigne (feminine), benin (masculine) < Latin benignus kind, generous, equivalent to beni-, combining form of bonus good (see bene-) + -gnus, derivative of the base of gignere to beget (see genitor, genus), hence, perhaps, “good by nature”; cf. malign
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Parts of speech for Benignly
noun
adjective
verb
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benignly popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 93% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 59% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for benignly
adv benignly
- honorably — in accordance with or characterized by principles of honor; upright: They were all honorable men.
- rightly — in accordance with truth or fact; correctly: to see rightly; to understand rightly.
- rightfully — having a valid or just claim, as to some property or position; legitimate: the rightful owner of the farm.
- reasonably — agreeable to reason or sound judgment; logical: a reasonable choice for chairman.
- accurately — free from error or defect; consistent with a standard, rule, or model; precise; exact.
Antonyms for benignly
adv benignly
- unfairly — not fair; not conforming to approved standards, as of justice, honesty, or ethics: an unfair law; an unfair wage policy.
- unjustly — not just; lacking in justice or fairness: unjust criticism; an unjust ruler.
- wrongly — not in accordance with what is morally right or good: a wrong deed.
- inconsiderate — without due regard for the rights or feelings of others: It was inconsiderate of him to keep us waiting.
- unkindly — not kindly; unkind; ill-natured.
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