<p><strong>Adjective</strong></p><ul><li>having, showing, or proceeding from a benevolent disposition or spirit; kindhearted;</li><li>gentle or mild, as rule or laws;</li><li>pleasant, agreeable, or benign;</li><li>favorable, as soil for crops.</li></ul><p><strong>Adverb</strong></p><ul><li>in a kind manner; with sympathetic or helpful kindness;</li><li>cordially or heartily;</li><li>obligingly; please;</li><li>with liking; favorably.</li></ul>