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benign

intermediateB2

/bɪˈnaɪn/ · be-nign

Gentle and kindly; not harmful.

Meanings

adjectiveformal

Gentle and kindly; not harmful.

مہربان اور دوستانہ؛ نقصان دہ نہیں۔

مہربان

meharbaan

Synonyms

kindharmlessgentleنیکشفیقحلیم

Antonyms

malignantharmfuldangerousبدخیمنقصان دہخطرناک

Common Collocations

  • benign tumor
  • benign neglect
  • benign environment

Example Sentences

The doctor assured me that the tumor was benign.

ڈاکٹر نے مجھے یقین دلایا کہ رسولی مہربان ہے۔

Doctor ne mujhe yaqeen dilaya ke rasooli meharbaan hai.

Her benign smile made everyone feel welcome.

اس کی مہربان مسکراہٹ نے سب کو خوش آمدید کہا۔

Us ki meharbaan muskurahat ne sab ko khush amadid kaha.

He has a benign disposition, always helping others.

اس کی مہربان طبیعت ہے، ہمیشہ دوسروں کی مدد کرتا ہے۔

Us ki meharbaan tabiyat hai, hamesha dosron ki madad karta hai.

Easily Confused With

malignant:Malignant refers to something very virulent or invasive, often used in contrast to benign in medical contexts.

Word Family

benignity
nounمہربانی

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'benign' as being 'benevolent' and 'kind'.

Imagine a peaceful garden where everything grows without harm.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

نیکی کا بدلہ نیکی ہے۔

Neki ka balah neki hai.

A good deed is rewarded with another good deed.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "benignus" — kind, well-meaning

First known use: 15th century

The word 'benign' has its origins in Latin, where 'benignus' is derived from 'bene' meaning 'well' and 'gignere' meaning 'to beget'. Over time, it transitioned into Middle English through Old French.