B2 — Upper Intermediateadjective
benigno
benign, mild, favourable
Synonyms (≈ similar meaning)
benevolomitefavorevoleinnocuoclemente
Antonyms (≠ opposite meaning)
malignoaggressivonocivopericolosoavverso
Usage note
'Benigno' is used in medical contexts (benign tumour) and for weather/climate ('clima benigno' = mild climate). Also used for disposition as a near-synonym of 'benevolo'.
Example
"Per fortuna il medico ha confermato che il tumore è benigno."
"Fortunately the doctor confirmed that the tumour is benign."
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