benignly

[ bih-nahyn-lee ]

adverb

in a kind, gracious, or gentle manner:Kit smiled benignly and told them to wait and see.I reacted far too forcefully to a very benignly stated criticism, but that was because I was frustrated.
in a positive, favorable, or auspicious way:The trail begins benignly enough, but gains elevation unevenly, with surprisingly steep sections throughout.Laws once thought to operate benignly in women's favor have in time come to be seen as instead impeding their opportunity to participate in and contribute to society.

Pathology. in a way that is not malignant: This procedure is most commonly performed in men with benignly enlarged prostate glands.Candida, an opportunistic fungal pathogen, for the most part lives benignly on our skin and mucous membranes.

Origin of benignly

There are also programs that focus on industrial chemicals, helping factories switch from using potent greenhouse gases in their operations to more benign alternatives.
How to buy carbon offsets that actually make a difference | Ula Chrobak | December 3, 2020 | Popular-Science
It can be difficult to determine whether these symptoms are a result of covid-19 or something more benign, such as allergies.
The covid-19 symptoms to watch out for | Angela Fritz | December 2, 2020 | Washington Post
The benign weather should continue Sunday before a strong and quickly moving storm system dumps a good amount of rain on us for Monday.
PM Update: Clear and cold tonight. Pleasant weather again for Sunday. | Greg Porter | November 28, 2020 | Washington Post
Researchers find that these positive emotions experienced with humor and laughter correlate with appreciating the meaning of life and help older adults hold a benign view of difficulties they’ve faced over a lifetime.
Laughing Is Good For Your Mind And Your Body – Here’s What The Research Shows | LGBTQ-Editor | November 23, 2020 | No Straight News
However, while it is possible that these autoantibodies are benign, or even helpful in a yet-unidentified manner, it’s also possible that they aren’t.
COVID-19 Causes Some Patients’ Immune Systems To Attack Their Own Bodies, Which May Contribute To Severe Illness | LGBTQ-Editor | October 27, 2020 | No Straight News

I was a little mystified at how benignly he responded to my questions about his business activities.
I Tried to Warn You About Sleazy Billionaire Jeffrey Epstein in 2003 | Vicky Ward | January 7, 2015 | THE DAILY BEAST
Losch opened his mouth to say more, but Beardsley lifted a palm at the screen and smiled benignly.
We're Friends, Now | Henry Hasse
She surveyed it from an inaccessible height, turning very sweetly and benignly from her bliss.
The Creators | May Sinclair
Miriam benignly gazed—it was the perfection of indirectness.
The Tragic Muse | Henry James
Mammy continued to smile upon him benignly, and her smile proved as disconcerting as she meant it should.
Three Little Women | Gabrielle E. Jackson
And Mrs. Morton smiled benignly, as she escaped from his conjugal arms and smoothed her cap.
Night and Morning, Complete | Edward Bulwer-Lytton

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