ಅರ್ಥ : Pleasant and beneficial in nature or influence.
							ಉದಾಹರಣೆ : 
							A benign smile.
							The benign sky.
							The benign influence of pure air.
							
ಸಮಾನಾರ್ಥಕ : benign
Evil or harmful in nature or influence.
Prompted by malign motives.ಅರ್ಥ : Characterized by kindness and warm courtesy especially of a king to his subjects.
							ಉದಾಹರಣೆ : 
							Our benignant king.
							
ಸಮಾನಾರ್ಥಕ : gracious