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Definition of benignly adverb from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

benignly

adverb
 
/bɪˈnaɪnli/
 
/bɪˈnaɪnli/
(formal)
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  1. in a kind and gentle way; in a way that does not hurt anybody
    • He smiled benignly.
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