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