benignly

• Adverbe signifiant « d'une manière douce, aimable ou sans danger ». Utilisé pour décrire des actions ou des comportements qui ne sont ni menaçants ni malveillants.

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.

   de manière bienveillante

   • 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.

   Synonymesbenevolentlycompassionatelygentlygood-naturedlygraciouslykindlymildlytenderly

   Antonymescruellyharshlymalevolentlyviciouslywickedly

2. In a harmless or non-threatening wayC1formal

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

   de manière inoffensive

   • 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.

   Synonymesharmlessly

   Antonymesdangerouslyharmfullymalevolentlymaliciouslythreateningly