BENIGNLY

benignly, benignantly

(adverb) in a benign manner; “this drug is benignly soporific”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adverb

benignly (comparative more benignly, superlative most benignly)

In a benign manner.

Source: Wiktionary


Be*nign"ly, adv.

Definition: In a benign manner.

BENIGN

Be*nign", a. Etym: [OE. benigne, bening, OF. benigne, F. bénin, fem. bénigne, fr. L. benignus, contr. from benigenus; bonus good + root of genus kind. See Bounty, and Genus.]

1. Of a kind or gentle disposition; gracious; generous; favorable; benignant. Creator bounteous and benign. Milton.

2. Exhibiting or manifesting kindness, gentleness, favor, etc.; mild; kindly; salutary; wholesome. Kind influences and benign aspects. South.

3. Of a mild type or character; as, a benign disease.

Syn.

– Kind; propitious; bland; genial; salubrious; favorable salutary; gracious; liberal.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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According to Guinness World Records, the most massive cup of coffee contained 22,739.14 liters and was created by Alcaldía Municipal de Chinchiná (Colombia) at Parque de Bolívar, Chinchiná, Caldas, Colombia, on 15 June 2019. Fifty people worked for more than a month to build this giant cup. The drink prepared was Arabic coffee.

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