benignly
gb/bənˈaɪnli/ us/bənˈaɪnli/
C1
Inggeris
jóindulatúan, kedvesen, ártalmatlanul, enyhén, kedvezően
C1
FORMAL
1
jóindulatúan
B2
kedvesen
A2
Corak penggunaan:
[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.
Contoh untuk pelajar
She smiled benignly at the child.
Jóindulatúan mosolygott a gyerekre.
He spoke benignly to his team.
Kedvesen beszélt a csapatával.
Kesilapan biasa:
Learners sometimes think it always means “not cancerous”; in everyday contexts it often means “kind” or “gentle.”
Maksud
in a kind, gentle way
Kolokasi
smile benignly
|look benignly
|speak benignly
|nod benignly
|benignly at someone
|benignly toward someone
|benignly amused
|benignly tolerant
|benignly reassuring
|benignly humorous
Sinonim
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.)
Antonim
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.)
Tema
emotions
|social
Definisi
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
Corak penggunaan:
[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.
Contoh untuk pelajar
The illness usually progresses benignly.
A betegség általában jóindulatúan zajlik.
The change affected the system benignly.
A változás káros következmények nélkül érintette a rendszert.
Kesilapan biasa:
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.”
Maksud
in a harmless, non-dangerous way
Kolokasi
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
Sinonim
harmlessly (Most direct everyday equivalent.)
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innocuously (Often implies something seems unimportant or unobtrusive.)
Antonim
dangerously (In a way that risks harm or serious consequences.)
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harmfully (In a way that causes damage or injury.)
Tema
health
|science
Definisi
without causing harm
In a way that does not cause harm or serious negative effects; without being threatening or dangerous.
C1
FORMAL
3
Corak penggunaan:
[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.
Contoh untuk pelajar
The weather stayed benignly mild.
Az idő végig enyhe maradt.
Maksud
in a mild, pleasant way
Kolokasi
benignly warm
|benignly mild
|benignly calm
|benignly sunny
|benignly stable conditions
|benignly cool
|benignly temperate
|benignly favorable
|benignly settled weather
|benignly quiet
Sinonim
mildly (More common; does not necessarily imply pleasantness.)
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pleasantly (Emphasizes enjoyment rather than low severity.)
Antonim
severely (In a harsh or intense way.)
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harshly (Unpleasantly and severely.)
Tema
weather
|daily_life
Definisi
in a mild and pleasant way
In a mild, favorable, or pleasant way, especially about weather, conditions, or circumstances.
Tatabahasa
Bentuk kamus
benignly
IPA
GB/bənˈaɪnli/
US/bənˈaɪnli/
Suku kata dan tekanan
be - nignly (2 suku kata)
Stress on 2nd syllable (nignly)
Bentuk kata
Noun
- Base: benignly
- Plural: benignlies
Keluarga kata
Ungkapan
benignly disposed (toward/to) [someone/something]
1/bənˈaɪnli dɪspˈoʊzd tˈaʊɚdtoʊ sˈoʊmˈoʊnsəmˈɛθɪŋ/
fixed phrase
formal
generally friendly in attitude
generally friendly or approving
Contoh
- The new supervisor seemed benignly disposed toward flexible working.
- Voters were benignly disposed to the plan after the changes were explained.
Contoh untuk pelajar
- 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
Contoh
- The committee looked benignly upon the proposal and raised no objections.
- Her parents looked benignly on his decision to change careers.
Contoh untuk pelajar
- My teacher looked benignly on my mistake.
smile benignly
1/smˈaɪl bənˈaɪnli/
fixed phrase
smile gently and kindly
to smile in a kind way
Contoh
- She smiled benignly at the children as they played.
- He smiled benignly, as if the question amused him.
Contoh untuk pelajar
- She smiled benignly at me.