Learn how to use the comparative “more benign” and superlative “most benign” with example sentences and differences.

What is the comparative form of “benign”?

The comparative form of “benign” is “more benign”.

Example

The side effects of this medication are more benign than those of the previous one.

Example

The new treatment option is more benign and has fewer risks.

What is the superlative form of “benign”?

The superlative form of “benign” is “most benign”.

Example

Among all the available options, this surgery is the most benign.

Example

The new technology is the most benign solution for the problem.

Why is this expression not used with most, more?

"Most" and "more" are used with "benign" to form the comparatives and superlatives. The forms "more benign" and "most benign" are commonly used to indicate a higher degree of harmlessness or mildness.

Does this expression have an irregular comparative/superlative form?

"Benign" follows the regular pattern of using "more" and "most" for forming comparatives and superlatives.

Expressions with similar meanings to “more benign”

less harmful

Used to describe something that causes less damage or has fewer negative effects.

Example

This cleaning product is less harmful to the environment than the others.

milder

Used to indicate that something is less severe or intense.

Example

The symptoms of the cold were milder this time.

Expressions with similar meanings to “most benign”

least harmful

Used to describe something that causes the least damage or has the fewest negative effects.

Example

Out of all the chemicals, this one is the least harmful to humans.

mildest

Used to indicate that something is the least severe or intense.

Example

Among all the spices, this one has the mildest flavor.

Using than with comparative “more benign”

When using the comparative form "more benign" to compare two things, you would use "than" to connect the two parts of the comparison: Example: "The side effects of this medication are more benign than those of the previous one." Here, "than" is used to show that the level of harmlessness or mildness in the side effects of the current medication is higher than the level in the side effects of the previous one.

How can I use this expression in context?

“more benign” and “most benign” can be used in a variety of situations to compare speed.

• 1. Medicine

  The new treatment is more benign and has fewer side effects.

  The new treatment is more benign and has fewer side effects.

• 2. Technology

  This software update is the most benign and won't cause any issues.

  This software update is the most benign and won't cause any issues.

• 3. Chemicals

  This cleaning agent is less harmful and more benign to the environment.

  This cleaning agent is less harmful and more benign to the environment.

• 4. Spices

  Among all the spices, this one has the mildest flavor.

  Among all the spices, this one has the mildest flavor.