Adjective
benign
IPA /bɪˈnaɪn/
Kind and gentle in manner, giving no impression of wanting to hurt or upset anyone.
See example sentence: benign
His benign smile helped the nervous child feel welcome.
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placid
IPA /ˈplæsɪd/
Usually calm and not easily upset, excited or angered by events or by the behaviour of people around you.
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Our placid dog stayed relaxed while the children played nearby.
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