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