Benignity
[bi'nigniti]
Definition
(n.) The quality of being benign; goodness; kindness; graciousness.
(n.) Mildness; gentleness.
(n.) Salubrity; wholesome quality.
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Synonyms and Synonymous
n. [1]. Kindness, graciousness, benevolence, complaisance, humanity, amiability, amenity, friendliness, kind-heartedness, fellow-feeling, good feeling, good humor, good temper, obliging manner.[2]. [Rare.] Mildness.
Editor: Ned
Examples
- In like manner, his physiognomical expression seemed to teem with benignity. Charles Dickens. Little Dorrit.
- Nobody could have said where the wisdom was, or where the virtue was, or where the benignity was; but they all seemed to be somewhere about him. Charles Dickens. Little Dorrit.
- On her death-bed the fortitude and benignity of this admirable woman did not desert her. Mary Shelley. Frankenstein_Or_The Modern Prometheus.
- Mr. Smallweed, approving of what is set before him, conveys intelligent benignity into his ancient eye and winks upon her. Charles Dickens. Bleak House.
- There was a dignity not of earth in its mien, and in its countenance a benignity such as never any thing human wore. Mark Twain. The Innocents Abroad.
- There was a wonderful air of benignity and patronage in his manner. Charles Dickens. Little Dorrit.
- Dr. Bretton is benevolent--humanely disposed towards all his race, Dr. Bretton would have benignity for the lowest savage, or the worst criminal. Charlotte Bronte. Villette.
Typist: Rachel