Both Uses of
benign
in
To Kill a Mockingbird
- she was only another lady in the neighborhood, but a relatively benign presence.
p. 56..1benign = harmless (kind or mild)
- He turned slowly in his swivel chair and looked benignly at the witness.
p. 230..2 *benignly = kindly
Definition:
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(benign) kindly, mild, or harmless
(In medicine, a tumor that is not life-threatening, is called benign.)