Both Uses of
benign
in
Franny and Zooey
- I mean if you get into an argument with them, all they do is get this terribly benign expression on their—†
Chpt 1.1
- The speaker's hands were folded benignly on his chest.
Chpt 2.3 *benignly = mildly or harmlessly
Definition:
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(benign) kindly, mild, or harmless
(In medicine, a tumor that is not life-threatening, is called benign.)