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Definition of benignly : In a benign manner.

Synonyms:

benignantly

charitably, clemently, open-mindedly, genially, forbearingly, insipidly, benevolently, laxly, leniently, permissively, tolerantly, liberally, evenly, peacefully, meekly, gently, sweetly, cordially, mildly, peaceably, quietly, softly, tenderly, moderately, amiably, kindly, broad-mindedly

beneficially, well, favorably, pleasantly, finely, laudably, worthily, praiseworthily, nicely, splendidly, admirably, commendably, excellently

Usage examples:

• " Let ’ em peep," said Mr. Todd, benignly. - "Project Gutenberg, Deep Waters, by W.W. Jacobs", W.W. Jacobs.
• " I have," said Hippolita; " he listened benignly to my proposal, and is gone to break it to the Marquis." - "The Castle of Otranto", Horace Walpole.
• Blake, sitting waist- deep in the pool, blinked at them benignly with his pale blue eyes, and produced the quart flask, still a third full of whiskey. - "Into the Primitive", Robert Ames Bennet.