loving-kindness

[ luhv-ing-kahynd-nis ]

noun

1. tender kindness motivated by or expressing affection.

Word History and Origins

Origin of loving-kindness¹

First recorded in 1525–35

Example Sentences

And the secret of this was that Susy Blake possessed much of an unconscious influence called loving-kindness.

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I have loved thee with an everlasting love; therefore with loving-kindness have I drawn thee.

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Loving kindness refers to the creation of the world, which was an act of pure grace on the part of God.

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And now, uncle Sir Oliver, I can resist no longer your loving-kindness.

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Then, indeed, must her aunt's loving-kindness have come in sweet dreams of the past, and whispered love and gentleness!

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