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
- 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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