Benign and Nice

Benign

Benign adjective - Not causing or being capable of causing injury or hurt.

Nice is a synonym for benign. In some cases you can use "Nice" instead an adjective "Benign".

Nearby Words: benignant, benignly, benignity

Nice

Nice adjective - Having an easygoing and pleasing manner especially in social situations.
Usage example: such a nice person to have as a party guest

Benign is a synonym for nice. Sometimes you can use "Benign" instead an adjective "Nice".

Nearby Words: nicety, nicely

Both words in one sentence

  • Jesus Was Way Cool It's not a benign version of Christ, and certainly not a nice Jewish boy... but you cannot deny that this Jesus is Cool.
  • Also notable for being an essentially benign entity and force as long as you play nice with the environment.
  • Tabletop Game / Demon: The Fallen Nice Guy: Ahrimal/Detective Gerhard Leibner is an entirely benign, genuinely altrustic and well-meaning demon upon his return to the world.
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