Benign and Grim

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Benign

Benign adjective - Not harsh or stern especially in nature or effect.
Usage example: basking under a benign sun on a day in early spring
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Grim is an antonym for benign.
Nearby Words: benignant, benignly, benignity

Grim

Grim adjective - Harsh and threatening in manner or appearance.
Usage example: a grim and short-tempered shopkeeper who didn't exactly invite friendly conversation
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Benign is an antonym for grim in stern topic.
Nearby Words: grimy, grimly, grimed
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  • While sometimes his targets are truly evil, sometimes he targets the (mostly) benign Grim Reaper, or other fairly harmless, kind-hearted supernatural being.
    Source: Van Helsing Hate Crimes
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