benignancy

noun

be·nig·nan·cy bi-ˈnig-nən(t)-sē

: the quality or state of being benignant or benign

through posture and facial expression the artist has been able to convey the serene benignancy that is traditionally associated with the saint

First Known Use

1876, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler

The first known use of benignancy was in 1876

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“Benignancy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/benignancy. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.

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