benignity Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun the quality of being kind and gentle
    graciousness; benignancy.
  2. noun a kind act
    kindness.

WordNet

Be*nig"ni*ty noun
Etymology
OE. benignite, F. bénignité, OF. bénigneté, fr. L. benignitas. See Benign.
Definitions
  1. The quality of being benign; goodness; kindness; graciousness. "Benignity of aspect." Sir W. Scott.
  2. Mildness; gentleness.
    The benignity or inclemency of the season. Spectator.
  3. Salubrity; wholesome quality. Wiseman.

Webster 1913