benignly
adverbUK /bɪˈnaɪnli/
US /bɪˈnaɪnli/
In a kind and gentle way that does not hurt anyone.
She smiled benignly at the children playing in the yard.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. In a way that is not dangerous or serious, especially of a disease.
The tumor behaved benignly and needed no treatment.
3. In a way that shows a calm and forgiving attitude.
The teacher looked benignly on the students' small mistakes.
4. In a way that is favorable or helpful rather than harmful.
The weather smiled benignly on the outdoor festival.