Definition of "benignly" [be•nign•ly]

• In a benign manner. (adverb)

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• "Even Peggy Noonan on MTP struggled this morning to describe as benignly as possible how McCain is noticeably putting a lot of energy into keeping a lid on his anger."
• "Though I don’t think Denyse will ban him, she seems kind of benignly brainless."
• "Our schools partake of our communities, so the broader life challenges facing students do not sit benignly outside the classroom door, waiting for the final bell to ring: instead, they follow students throughout the day."