benign

• Descreve algo suave, bondoso ou inofensivo; é muito usado no contexto médico para indicar uma condição que não é cancerosa.

Describes something that is gentle, kind, or not harmful; often used in medical contexts to describe a non-cancerous condition.

1. Not harmful to healthB2formalmedical

   Describing a medical condition, especially a tumor, that is not cancerous and does not spread or become life-threatening.

   Benigno

   • The biopsy results showed the tumor was benign.
   • Doctors assured her that the growth was benign and required no treatment.
   • Benign cysts are common and usually resolve on their own.

   Sinônimosharmless

   Antônimoscancerousmalignant

2. Pleasant and favorableB2formal

   Having a gentle, kind, or favorable effect on people or the environment.

   Benigno

   • The climate in this region is benign and pleasant year-round.
   • Her benign influence helped calm the tense situation.
   • The changes had a benign effect on the company's culture.

   Sinônimosbeneficentbenevolentfavorablegentlegoodkindlymildpleasant

   Antônimosadverseharmfulhostilemalignantnoxiousunfavorable

3. Kind and gentle dispositionB2formal

   Showing a gentle, kind, and friendly nature in one's manner or behavior.

   Benevolente

   • The old man had a benign smile that put everyone at ease.
   • Her benign demeanor made her a favorite among the staff.
   • He spoke with a benign tone, never raising his voice.

   Sinônimosaffableamiablebenevolentcompassionatecordialfriendlygenialgentlegood-naturedgracioushumanekindkindlymildsweetsympathetictenderwarm

   Antônimoscruelharshmalignantmeanunkind