be benign

Frequency: 8.015.1 per million words

Used to state the nature of something as harmless, especially a medical condition.

benignVERB + benign

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Examples (10)

  • Fortunately, the test results show that the tumor is benign.
  • We were so relieved when the doctor told us the growth was benign.
  • The doctors are optimistic that the lump will be benign.
  • The new cleaning product claims its impact on the environment is benign.
  • Despite his intimidating appearance, his intentions were always benign.
  • If the condition is benign, no further treatment will be necessary.
  • Compared to other industrial processes, this one is relatively benign.
  • Discovering that the skin lesion was benign brought immense relief to the family.
  • In his view, the government's neglect of the arts was far from benign; it was actively harmful.
  • Are you certain that this substance is completely benign to aquatic life?