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Grammar : Noun
Spell : bih-nig-ni-tee
Phonetic Transcription : bɪˈnɪg nɪ ti



Definition of benignity

Origin :
  • late 14c., from Old French benignité "goodness, kindness" (12c.), from Latin benignitatem (nominative benignitas), from benignus "kindly, kindhearted" (see benign).
  • noun benevolence
Example sentences :
  • There was a wonderful air of benignity and patronage in his manner.
  • Extract from : « Little Dorrit » by Charles Dickens
  • In like manner, his physiognomical expression seemed to teem with benignity.
  • Extract from : « Little Dorrit » by Charles Dickens
  • “Just so,” Jake responded, with a ludicrous attempt at benignity.
  • Extract from : « The Night Riders » by Ridgwell Cullum
  • He swore, and his benignity was eclipsed by wrathful memory.
  • Extract from : « The Snare » by Rafael Sabatini
  • The cardinal's smile had changed from one of benignity to one of guile.
  • Extract from : « The Historical Nights Entertainment, Second Series » by Rafael Sabatini
  • He gave Mrs Smith a chair with a benignity to which she had no personal claim.
  • Extract from : « The Doctor's Family » by Mrs. (Margaret) Oliphant
  • Now note the benignity of your Prince, and how easily bloodshed may be eschewed.
  • Extract from : « Henry VIII. » by A. F. Pollard
  • The "great mercy and benignity of the Prince" was no longer to shelter them.
  • Extract from : « The Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 9 » by Various
  • They offer their services with all the benignity and cordiality possible.
  • Extract from : « The Writings of Thomas Jefferson » by Thomas Jefferson
  • I cannot describe the majesty of his bearing or the benignity of his appearance.
  • Extract from : « Backlog Studies » by Charles Dudley Warner

Synonyms for benignity

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