benignly

• Adverb, das bedeutet, auf freundliche, sanfte oder harmlose Weise zu handeln oder sich zu verhalten; ohne bedrohlich oder bösartig zu sein.

An adverb meaning "in a kind, gentle, or harmless manner." It is used to describe actions or behaviors that are not threatening or malicious.

1. In a kind or gentle mannerB2formal

   Acting with kindness, gentleness, or a mild disposition.

   Freundlich

   • The teacher smiled benignly at the nervous student.
   • He spoke benignly to the frightened child.
   • The old man nodded benignly as he listened to their story.

   Synonymebenevolentlycompassionatelygentlygood-naturedlygraciouslykindlymildlytenderly

   Antonymecruellyharshlymalevolentlyviciouslywickedly

2. In a harmless or non-threatening wayC1formal

   In a manner that is not harmful, dangerous, or malicious.

   Harmlos

   • The tumor was benignly situated and easily removed.
   • The creature looked at them benignly from its perch.
   • The weather changed benignly, bringing a gentle breeze.

   Synonymeharmlessly

   Antonymedangerouslyharmfullymalevolentlymaliciouslythreateningly