benignly
gb/bənˈaɪnli/ us/bənˈaɪnli/
C1
英語
jóindulatúan, kedvesen, ártalmatlanul, enyhén, kedvezően
C1
FORMAL
1
jóindulatúan
B2
kedvesen
A2
用法パターン：
[someone] smiles/speaks/looks benignly (at [someone])
She listened benignly as he tried to explain what had happened.
Jóindulatúan hallgatta, ahogy próbálta elmagyarázni, mi történt.
The doctor smiled benignly and told him not to worry.
Az orvos jóindulatúan rámosolygott, és azt mondta neki, hogy ne aggódjon.
He replied benignly, trying to put her at ease.
学習者向け例文
She smiled benignly at the child.
Jóindulatúan mosolygott a gyerekre.
He spoke benignly to his team.
Kedvesen beszélt a csapatával.
よくある間違い：
Learners sometimes think it always means “not cancerous”; in everyday contexts it often means “kind” or “gentle.”
意味
in a kind, gentle way
コロケーション
smile benignly
|look benignly
|speak benignly
|nod benignly
|benignly at someone
|benignly toward someone
|benignly amused
|benignly tolerant
|benignly reassuring
|benignly humorous
類義語
kindly (More common and less formal.)
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gently (Emphasizes softness rather than goodwill.)
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warmly (Suggests friendliness and enthusiasm.)
対義語
harshly (In a rough or severe way, not gentle.)
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cruelly (With intention to hurt, opposite of well-meaning.)
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sternly (Strict and serious rather than gentle.)
テーマ
emotions
|social
定義
in a kind and gentle way
In a kind, gentle, and well-meaning manner, often shown in someone’s voice, expression, or attitude.
C1
TECHNICAL
2
jóindulatúan
B2
用法パターン：
[something] behaves/progresses/develops benignly
In most patients, the condition progresses benignly and resolves on its own.
A legtöbb betegnél az állapot jóindulatúan zajlik, és magától rendeződik.
These growths typically behave benignly and do not spread.
Ezek a kinövések jellemzően jóindulatúan viselkednek, és nem terjednek tovább.
At low concentrations, the substance reacts benignly with water.
学習者向け例文
The illness usually progresses benignly.
A betegség általában jóindulatúan zajlik.
The change affected the system benignly.
A változás káros következmények nélkül érintette a rendszert.
よくある間違い：
In medical English, this sense is related to “benign” meaning “not harmful / not cancerous,” but it can also be used more generally for “not dangerous.”
意味
in a harmless, non-dangerous way
コロケーション
behave benignly
|progress benignly
|develop benignly
|remain benignly stable
|react benignly
|run benignly
|benignly affected
|benignly in most cases
|benignly without treatment
|benignly under observation
類義語
harmlessly (Most direct everyday equivalent.)
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innocuously (Often implies something seems unimportant or unobtrusive.)
対義語
dangerously (In a way that risks harm or serious consequences.)
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harmfully (In a way that causes damage or injury.)
テーマ
health
|science
定義
without causing harm
In a way that does not cause harm or serious negative effects; without being threatening or dangerous.
C1
FORMAL
3
用法パターン：
[weather/conditions] remain benignly [adjective]
The winter passed benignly, with little snow and few storms.
A tél enyhén telt, kevés hóval és kevés viharral.
After days of rain, the weather turned benignly warm and bright.
Napokig tartó eső után az idő kellemesen melegre és derűsre fordult.
For a while, market conditions remained benignly stable.
学習者向け例文
The weather stayed benignly mild.
Az idő végig enyhe maradt.
意味
in a mild, pleasant way
コロケーション
benignly warm
|benignly mild
|benignly calm
|benignly sunny
|benignly stable conditions
|benignly cool
|benignly temperate
|benignly favorable
|benignly settled weather
|benignly quiet
類義語
mildly (More common; does not necessarily imply pleasantness.)
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pleasantly (Emphasizes enjoyment rather than low severity.)
対義語
severely (In a harsh or intense way.)
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harshly (Unpleasantly and severely.)
テーマ
weather
|daily_life
定義
in a mild and pleasant way
In a mild, favorable, or pleasant way, especially about weather, conditions, or circumstances.
文法
辞書形
benignly
IPA
GB/bənˈaɪnli/
US/bənˈaɪnli/
音節・強勢
be - nignly （2音節）
Stress on 2nd syllable (nignly)
活用形
Noun
- Base: benignly
- Plural: benignlies
関連語
表現
benignly disposed (toward/to) [someone/something]
1/bənˈaɪnli dɪspˈoʊzd tˈaʊɚdtoʊ sˈoʊmˈoʊnsəmˈɛθɪŋ/
fixed phrase
formal
generally friendly in attitude
generally friendly or approving
例文
- The new supervisor seemed benignly disposed toward flexible working.
- Voters were benignly disposed to the plan after the changes were explained.
学習者向け例文
- He is benignly disposed toward new employees.
look benignly on/upon [someone/something]
1/lˈʊk bənˈaɪnli ənəpən sˈoʊmˈoʊnsəmˈɛθɪŋ/
fixed phrase
formal
view with kind tolerance
to think something is acceptable and not criticize it
例文
- The committee looked benignly upon the proposal and raised no objections.
- Her parents looked benignly on his decision to change careers.
学習者向け例文
- My teacher looked benignly on my mistake.
smile benignly
1/smˈaɪl bənˈaɪnli/
fixed phrase
smile gently and kindly
to smile in a kind way
例文
- She smiled benignly at the children as they played.
- He smiled benignly, as if the question amused him.
学習者向け例文
- She smiled benignly at me.