rather benign
Frequency: 7.09.8 per million words
Emphasizes that something is more harmless than might be expected.
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Examples (10)
- The initial test results looked scary, but the final diagnosis was a rather benign skin condition.
- His comment seemed sharp at first, but his intention was rather benign.
- Compared to industrial chemicals, this new cleaning agent is rather benign.
- The software glitch turned out to be rather benign, only affecting the user interface.
- What appeared to be a major political scandal was revealed to be a rather benign misunderstanding.
- I was worried about the interview, but the atmosphere was rather benign and friendly.
- Despite its intimidating appearance, the spider is rather benign and poses no threat to humans.
- The study concluded that the long-term side effects of the medication are rather benign.
- The old laws, though still on the books, are now considered rather benign as they are never enforced.
- Don't worry about the dog; his bark is loud, but he's rather benign.