BENIGN

BENIGN     /bɪˈnʌɪn/ :        Not harmful, kind




Memory key


In our childhood most of us already might have heard malign means bad. Malign opposite word is Benign. 

A benign tomour is one which is not harmful.
A malign tomour is harmful.

It came from same root like word like benefit or beneficial is formed.



Benign animal = Not harmful


Example

Rosy have a benign personality.

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