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

Examples of benignancy in a Sentence

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