benignity

Example Sentences

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Notice the benignity in those examples, because — quite importantly — Thor does not become malicious.

From Salon • May 1, 2019

He writes: “‘Carbon Ideologies’ largely neglects solar power, that being associated with decentralization and environmental benignity.

From New York Times • Aug. 6, 2018

Third, the benignity and violation have to be simultaneously interpreted; otherwise, the joke will fall flat.

From Slate • Apr. 25, 2018

Any hope of sneaking in some bold or challenging theological notion, or moral proposition, rests on the benignity of this initial encounter.

From The New Yorker • May 13, 2016

Before the door, which led into the drapery department—which Adrian had not previously visited, stood the shrine, and from it the goddess beamed down upon the pair with inane benignity.

From A Vendetta of the Desert by Scully, W. C. (William Charles)