Both Uses of
benign
in
To Kill a Mockingbird
- she was only another lady in the neighborhood, but a relatively benign presence.
p. 47.1benign = harmless (kind or mild)
- He turned slowly in his swivel chair and looked benignly at the witness.
p. 195.9 *benignly = kindly
Definition:
kindly, mild, or harmless
(In medicine, a tumor that is not life-threatening, is called benign.)
(In medicine, a tumor that is not life-threatening, is called benign.)