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Definition of Benignity
1. Noun. The quality of being kind and gentle.
Generic synonyms: Good, Goodness
Attributes: Benign, Benignant
Derivative terms: Benign, Benign, Gracious, Gracious
Antonyms: Malignancy, Malignity
2. Noun. A kind act.
Generic synonyms: Action
Specialized synonyms: Benefaction, Benevolence, Cupboard Love, Favor, Favour, Forgiveness, Pardon, Endearment, Consideration, Thoughtfulness
Derivative terms: Kind
Definition of Benignity
1. n. The quality of being benign; goodness; kindness; graciousness.
Definition of Benignity
1. Noun. The state of being benign. ¹
2. Noun. A benign act. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Benignity
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Lexicographical Neighbors of Benignity
Literary usage of Benignity
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Essays on the Principles of Morality and on the Private and Political Rights by Jonathan Dymond (1896)
"Patriotism as it is viewed by Christianity—A Patriotism which is opposed to
general benignity—Patriotism not the soldier's motive. ..."
2. Publications by English Dialect Society (1850)
"the assurances which had been given him, and endeavouring to bring these unhappy
rebels to a sense of their duty, with a singular and unwearied benignity ..."
3. Microscopical Morphology of the Animal Body in Health and Disease by Carl Heitzmann (1882)
"benignity and malignity. For a number of years tumors have been divided, according
to their clinical features, into benign and malignant. ..."
4. A History of the Inquisition of Spain by Henry Charles Lea (1907)
"... heretic and of the numerous offences of which the Inquisition had cognizance,
there was an ample field for the display of severity or benignity. ..."
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