benignancy

Example Sentences

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Angelico's benignancy and sweetness are here, but it is not the equal of the "Coronation," which is a blaze of pious fervour and glory.

From A Wanderer in Florence by Lucas, E. V. (Edward Verrall)

His brow under his snow-white hair was lofty and calm; his eyes were clear and kindly; his mouth expressed both firmness and gentleness; his whole face was benignancy itself.

From Gordon Keith by Page, Thomas Nelson

He regarded Gaspard the smith with real benignancy.

From The Ten-foot Chain or, Can Love Survive the Shackles? A Unique Symposium by Abdullah, Achmed

She took his great toil-worn hand, and her hot tears fell on it, for his gentleness, his benignancy, had touched her deeply.

From The Valley of the Giants by Kyne, Peter B. (Peter Bernard)

He has a broad benignant brow, like Benjamin Franklin's; but his brooding eyes, golden, unfathomable, deny benignancy.

From Americans and Others by Repplier, Agnes