benignity

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun the quality of being kind and gentle
  2. noun a kind act

Etymology

From Middle English benignite, from Middle French benignité (modern French bénignité), from Latin benignitās. By surface analysis, benign + -ity.

In classic literature

Synonyms

benignancy, graciousness

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