benignly
3
5.8
- adverb
- /bɪˈnaɪnli/
:
benignamente
- Even as she identifies alternatives to patriarchy, Moulsworth's humble, benignly reflective ethos remains intact. - Lee Anne Nickoson
- smile benignly
The Prince of Rostov declined and replied benignly.
- The Prince of Rostov declined and replied benignly.
Examples
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Kachru stared at him, and for the first time in a while, smiled benignly.
Fiction book (2001) -
After playing the Prokofiev, Rosina smiled benignly and said warmly, "It will be wonderful!"
Academic text (1996) -
Now R. H. is smiling benignly at the head of the table among those in the position of honor.
Fiction book (1997) -
After all, most caregivers think of themselves as benignly powerful.
Academic text (1997) -
The minister smiled benignly on the small group.
Fiction book (1992) -
Both sides want Russia to manage its troubles benignly and for Japan to continue stabilizing the region.
Academic text (1999) -
At the second seder, Estelle looks at everyone benignly from where she stands between the kitchen and the dining room.
Fiction book (1996) -
In bits and pieces, she learned the rest of the story by eavesdropping benignly on dinner conversations and the servants' gossip.
Fiction book (2001) -
Field smiled benignly, giving two nervous little scratches to the side of his eye with his crooked forefinger.
Fiction book (1990) -
She smiled benignly at the children as they played in the park.
Synonyms
388
1.0
In a pleasant or attractive way
372
1.0
To do something with little force to avoid hurting or making noise
179
1.0
In a gentle and caring way
95
1.0
In a gentle, light way using little force
44
3.7
Gently and carefully to avoid hurting people or breaking things
37
1.0
In a kind, gentle, pleasant way
23
1.6
In a gentle, caring way that shows love
9
4.1
In a friendly, peaceful way without anger
5
3.9
In a kind and generous way that forgives others
4
3.7
In a friendly, pleasant way
4
3.0
In a kind way that shows care for people who are suffering
4
3.5
In a kind and friendly way
4
3.0
In a way that makes someone feel calm and safe
1
4.6
In a kind way that tries to help other people
1
4.4
In a friendly, pleasant way that shows warmth and kindness
Be kind and gentle to other people
Antonyms
How Kind
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Benignly comes from the old Latin word benignus, made of bene 'well' and a part meaning 'born', so it once meant 'well-born' and kind. So, to act benignly is to behave in a gentle, kind, and harmless way.