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benignity
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be·nig·ni·ty  (b-ngn-t)
n. pl. be·nig·ni·ties
1. The quality or condition of being kind and gentle.
2. A kindly or gracious act.

benignity [bɪˈnɪgnɪtɪ]
n pl -ties
1. the quality of being benign; favourable attitude
2. a kind or gracious act
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.benignity - the quality of being kind and gentle
good, goodness - moral excellence or admirableness; "there is much good to be found in people"
malignance, malignancy, malignity - quality of being disposed to evil; intense ill will
2.benignity - a kind act
action - something done (usually as opposed to something said); "there were stories of murders and other unnatural actions"
benefaction, benevolence - an act intending or showing kindness and good will
cupboard love - a show of affection motivated by selfishness
favor, favour - an act of gracious kindness
pardon, forgiveness - the act of excusing a mistake or offense
endearment - the act of showing affection
thoughtfulness, consideration - a considerate and thoughtful act


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