benignancy

Example Sentences

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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

Although not great, the group of the Madonna and Child now over the central door of the Duomo has much charm and benignancy.

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

Then her kindness to me, her looks, her smiles, her actions, are all intentional benignancy.

From Anna St. Ives by Holcroft, Thomas

Carlo, unaware that at that moment he might have been a buried corpse but for the benignancy of Providence in his behalf, was feeling sympathetic towards himself because he was slightly bored.

From The Regent by Bennett, Arnold

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)