benignly

• Наречие, означающее «добрым, мягким или безвредным образом». Используется для описания действий или поведения, которые не являются угрожающими или злонамеренными.

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.

   Доброжелательно

   • 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.

   Synonymsbenevolentlycompassionatelygentlygood-naturedlygraciouslykindlymildlytenderly

   Antonymscruellyharshlymalevolentlyviciouslywickedly

2. In a harmless or non-threatening wayC1formal

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

   Безвредно

   • 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.

   Synonymsharmlessly

   Antonymsdangerouslyharmfullymalevolentlymaliciouslythreateningly