Antonyms for benignity

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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