Benign and Steely

Opposite meaning words

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

Show all Definitions

Steely is an antonym for benign.

Nearby Words: benignant, benignly, benignity

Steely adjective - Harsh and threatening in manner or appearance.

Usage example: pinned them with a steely gaze and demanded to know what they were doing

Show all Definitions

Benign is an antonym for steely.

Nearby Words: steel, steeled, steeling

Cite this Source

Steely and Benign. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 15, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/benign/steely

Benign & Steely. N.p., 2016. Web. 15 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/benign/steely>.

Steely or Benign. 2016. Accessed August 15, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/benign/steely.

Google Ngram Viewer shows how "benign" and "steely" have occurred on timeline