benign vs kindly

benign and kindly both are adjectives.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
benign	No	Yes	No	No
kindly	No	Yes	No	Yes

benign (adjective)	kindly (adjective)
pleasant and beneficial in nature or influence	pleasant and agreeable
not dangerous to health; not recurrent or progressive (especially of a tumor)	showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity
kindness of disposition or manner

benign (adverb)	kindly (adverb)
	in a kind manner or out of kindness