benignity

[ bih-nig-ni-tee ]

noun

, plural be·nig·ni·ties.

1. the quality of being benign; kindness.
2. Archaic. a good deed or favor; an instance of kindness:

   benignities born of selfless devotion.

benignity

/ bɪˈnɪɡnɪtɪ /

noun

1. the quality of being benign; favourable attitude
2. a kind or gracious act

Other Words From

• unbe·nigni·ty noun plural unbenignities

Word History and Origins

Origin of benignity¹

First recorded in 1325–75; Middle English benignite, from Middle French, Old French, from Latin benignitās; benign, -ity

Example Sentences

It was as though, feeling my hand, he felt my benignity.

From The New Yorker

Notice the benignity in those examples, because — quite importantly — Thor does not become malicious.

From Salon

He writes: “‘Carbon Ideologies’ largely neglects solar power, that being associated with decentralization and environmental benignity.

From New York Times

“Nowhere else do you get a greater feel for the benignity of rain — or of water in any form.”

From New York Times

They are disturbing to look at, nightmarish, but most of them, oddly enough, are intended as lucky benignities.

From Literature