benignancy
noun
be·nig·nan·cy bi-ˈnig-nən(t)-sē 
: the quality or state of being benignant or benign
Synonyms
- beneficence
- benevolence
- benignity
- compassionateness
- good-heartedness
- humaneness
- kindheartedness
- kindliness
- kindness
- softheartedness
- tenderheartedness
- tenderness
- warmheartedness
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Example Sentences
through posture and facial expression the artist has been able to convey the serene benignancy that is traditionally associated with the saint
Word History
First Known Use
1876, in the meaning defined above
benignancy
noun
as in kindness
sympathetic concern for the well-being of others through posture and facial expression the artist has been able to convey the serene benignancy that is traditionally associated with the saint Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- kindness
- tenderness
- compassionateness
- benignity
- humaneness
- beneficence
- tenderheartedness
- warmth
- attentiveness
- softheartedness
- generosity
- kindheartedness
- warmheartedness
- benevolence
- good-temperedness
- thoughtfulness
- kindliness
- good-heartedness
- friendliness
- considerateness
- mercifulness
- patience
- understanding
- niceness
- greatheartedness
- tolerance
- affability
- clemency
- pleasantness
- leniency
- charitableness
- graciousness
- altruism
- good-naturedness
- unselfishness
- magnanimity
- philanthropy
- charity
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- barbarousness
- cruelty
- inhumanity
- savagery
- brutality
- heartlessness
- barbarity
- brutishness
- bestiality
- unkindliness
- callousness
- pitilessness
- ruthlessness
- unkindness
- unfeelingness
- mercilessness
- savageness
- severity
- cold-bloodedness
- inconsiderateness
- toughness
- hard-heartedness
- insensitivity
- thoughtlessness
- grimness
- virulence
- harshness
- sternness
- malevolence
- meanness
- spitefulness
- maliciousness
- hatefulness
- vitriol