ಅರ್ಥ : Pleasant and beneficial in nature or influence.
ಉದಾಹರಣೆ :
A benign smile.
The benign sky.
The benign influence of pure air.
ಸಮಾನಾರ್ಥಕ : benign
Evil or harmful in nature or influence.
Prompted by malign motives.ಅರ್ಥ : Characterized by kindness and warm courtesy especially of a king to his subjects.
ಉದಾಹರಣೆ :
Our benignant king.
ಸಮಾನಾರ್ಥಕ : gracious