benignly
gb/bənˈaɪnli/ us/bənˈaɪnli/
C1
Engels
jóindulatúan, kedvesen, ártalmatlanul, enyhén, kedvezően
C1
FORMAL
1
jóindulatúan
B2
kedvesen
A2
Gebruikspatroon:
[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.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
She smiled benignly at the child.
Jóindulatúan mosolygott a gyerekre.
He spoke benignly to his team.
Kedvesen beszélt a csapatával.
Veelgemaakte fout:
Learners sometimes think it always means “not cancerous”; in everyday contexts it often means “kind” or “gentle.”
Betekenis
in a kind, gentle way
Woordcombinaties
smile benignly
|look benignly
|speak benignly
|nod benignly
|benignly at someone
|benignly toward someone
|benignly amused
|benignly tolerant
|benignly reassuring
|benignly humorous
Synoniemen
kindly (More common and less formal.)
|
gently (Emphasizes softness rather than goodwill.)
|
warmly (Suggests friendliness and enthusiasm.)
Antoniemen
harshly (In a rough or severe way, not gentle.)
|
cruelly (With intention to hurt, opposite of well-meaning.)
|
sternly (Strict and serious rather than gentle.)
Thema's
emotions
|social
Definitie
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
Gebruikspatroon:
[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.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
The illness usually progresses benignly.
A betegség általában jóindulatúan zajlik.
The change affected the system benignly.
A változás káros következmények nélkül érintette a rendszert.
Veelgemaakte fout:
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.”
Betekenis
in a harmless, non-dangerous way
Woordcombinaties
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
Synoniemen
harmlessly (Most direct everyday equivalent.)
|
innocuously (Often implies something seems unimportant or unobtrusive.)
Antoniemen
dangerously (In a way that risks harm or serious consequences.)
|
harmfully (In a way that causes damage or injury.)
Thema's
health
|science
Definitie
without causing harm
In a way that does not cause harm or serious negative effects; without being threatening or dangerous.
C1
FORMAL
3
Gebruikspatroon:
[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.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
The weather stayed benignly mild.
Az idő végig enyhe maradt.
Betekenis
in a mild, pleasant way
Woordcombinaties
benignly warm
|benignly mild
|benignly calm
|benignly sunny
|benignly stable conditions
|benignly cool
|benignly temperate
|benignly favorable
|benignly settled weather
|benignly quiet
Synoniemen
mildly (More common; does not necessarily imply pleasantness.)
|
pleasantly (Emphasizes enjoyment rather than low severity.)
Antoniemen
severely (In a harsh or intense way.)
|
harshly (Unpleasantly and severely.)
Thema's
weather
|daily_life
Definitie
in a mild and pleasant way
In a mild, favorable, or pleasant way, especially about weather, conditions, or circumstances.
Grammatica
Lemmavorm
benignly
IPA
GB/bənˈaɪnli/
US/bənˈaɪnli/
Lettergrepen en klemtoon
be - nignly (2 lettergrepen)
Stress on 2nd syllable (nignly)
Woordvormen
Noun
- Base: benignly
- Plural: benignlies
Woordfamilie
Uitdrukkingen
benignly disposed (toward/to) [someone/something]
1/bənˈaɪnli dɪspˈoʊzd tˈaʊɚdtoʊ sˈoʊmˈoʊnsəmˈɛθɪŋ/
fixed phrase
formal
generally friendly in attitude
generally friendly or approving
Voorbeelden
- The new supervisor seemed benignly disposed toward flexible working.
- Voters were benignly disposed to the plan after the changes were explained.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
- 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
Voorbeelden
- The committee looked benignly upon the proposal and raised no objections.
- Her parents looked benignly on his decision to change careers.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
- My teacher looked benignly on my mistake.
smile benignly
1/smˈaɪl bənˈaɪnli/
fixed phrase
smile gently and kindly
to smile in a kind way
Voorbeelden
- She smiled benignly at the children as they played.
- He smiled benignly, as if the question amused him.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
- She smiled benignly at me.