noun
- the quality of being kind, gentle, and harmless
Usage: formal
Examples
- The old professor was known for his benignity toward struggling students.
- Her face radiated a natural benignity that put everyone at ease.
- The benignity of the climate made the region perfect for farming.
- Despite his stern appearance, his benignity was evident in his actions.
- The king’s benignity toward his subjects earned him great loyalty.
- She spoke with such benignity that even her critics were charmed.