kindness
Americannoun
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the state or quality of being kind.
kindness to animals.
- Synonyms:
- tenderness, compassion, sympathy, charity, generosity, humanity, benevolence, benignity
- Antonyms:
- malevolence
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a kind act; favor.
his many kindnesses to me.
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kind behavior.
I will never forget your kindness.
- Synonyms:
- tenderness, compassion, sympathy, charity, generosity, humanity, benevolence, benignity
- Antonyms:
- cruelty
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friendly feeling; liking.
noun
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the practice or quality of being kind
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a kind, considerate, or helpful act
Other Word Forms
- self-kindness noun
Etymology
Origin of kindness
First recorded in 1250–1300, kindness is from the Middle English word kindenes. See kind 1, -ness
Example Sentences
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"You are a legend. I really don't have the words to describe, my love, gratitude for your generosity and kindness," she writes.
From BBC
Paying tribute to her former colleague, Baroness Angela Smith said he was "respected and loved by his colleagues for his courtesy, kindness, wisdom, loyalty and generosity of spirit".
From BBC
Pasadena’s Armory Center for the Arts says it’s keeping its doors closed Friday, “in solidarity with our community and in support of justice, kindness, and human dignity,” and will reopen Saturday.
From Los Angeles Times
The simple kindness brings tears to the corners of my eyes.
From Literature
"It has helped buoy the feeling with staff that there is a lot of kindness out there."
From BBC
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