benignancy

be·nig·nan·cy

noun \bi-ˈnig-nən(t)-sē\

Definition of BENIGNANCY

: the quality or state of being benignant or benign

Examples of BENIGNANCY

1. <through posture and facial expression the artist has been able to convey the serene benignancy that is traditionally associated with the saint>

First Known Use of BENIGNANCY

1876

Related to BENIGNANCY

Synonyms: beneficence, benevolence, benignity, compassionateness, good-heartedness, humaneness, kindheartedness, kindliness, kindness, softheartedness, tenderheartedness, tenderness, warmheartedness

Antonyms: barbarity, barbarousness, bestiality, brutality, brutishness, callousness, cold-bloodedness, cruelty, hard-heartedness, heartlessness, inhumanity, insensateness, savageness, savagery, unfeelingness, unkindliness, unkindness

Related Words: attentiveness, considerateness, thoughtfulness; affability, friendliness, good-naturedness, good-temperedness, warmth; graciousness, niceness, pleasantness; clemency, leniency, mercifulness; patience, tolerance, understanding; altruism, charitableness, charity; generosity, greatheartedness, magnanimity, philanthropy, unselfishness

Near Antonyms: mercilessness, pitilessness, ruthlessness; inconsiderateness, insensitivity, thoughtlessness; grimness, harshness, severity, sternness, toughness; hatefulness, malevolence, maliciousness, meanness, spitefulness, virulence, vitriol

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