BENIGN

Meaning

Kind; gentle; mild.

Etymology

Origin: Middle English

From Middle English benigne, benygne, from Old French benigne, from Latin benignus (“kind, good”), from bene (“well”) + genus (“origin, kind”). Compare malign.

Synonyms & Antonyms

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 3 recorded puzzles:

• 2024-11-09EBGINOY
• 2024-03-22BENIGLV
• 2023-08-25BETNILG