kindness Definition
kind·ness (-nis)
noun
- the state, quality, or habit of being kind
- a kind act or kindly treatment
- Archaic kind feeling; affection; goodwill
Etymology: ME kyndeness
kindness Synonyms
kindness
n.
The quality of being kind
tenderness, good intentions, consideration, sympathy, sweetness, benevolence, generosity, helpfulness, kindheartedness, indulgence, delicacy, tact, benignity, mildness, courtesy, thoughtfulness, humanity, courteousness, understanding, solicitude, solicitousness, compassion, unselfishness, altruism, agreeableness, amicableness, commiseration, warmheartedness, softheartedness, politeness, kindliness, clemency, goodness, beneficence, philanthropy, charity, friendliness, good disposition, good nature, mercy, affection, loving-kindness, cordiality, amiability, forbearance, tolerance, graciousness, virtue; see also generosity 1, tolerance 1.Antonyms
brutality, cruelty, selfishness. A kindly act
favor, service, good deed, good turn, benefit, act of kindness, relief, succor, charity, benevolence, philanthropy, boon, blessing, courtesy, kind office, bounty, benefaction, self-sacrifice, mercy, lift*, boost*, good lick*, break*; see also aid 1.Antonyms
transgression, injury*, wrong.
kindness Usage Examples
Preposition: of
- stranger: Whoever you are - I have always depended on the kindness of strangers.
- heart: Alone with Mrs. Ferrari, Mr. Troy permitted his natural kindness of heart to show itself on the surface at last.
- youth: Because of the vigor and greenness of love that is still on Him; He remembers the love of espousals and kindness of youth.
- friend: Through the kindness of another friend, I have been encouraged me to renew my interest in landscape photography.
Converse of subject
- overwhelm: We have been overwhelmed by the kindness and support from family and friends.
- touch: We have been very touched by the kindness and very generous support.
Converse of object
- repay: Neither did he have any difficulty encouraging his students to repay the kindness of their parents.
- forget: He proved himself a true friend by finding part of the money - an act of kindness never forgotten.
- show: She has showed kindness to someone who was upset.
- remember: Remember the kindness of his mercy, the depth of his love for us.
- appreciate: We would like to appreciate the kindness and hospitality you showed us during our four day experience of fishing.
- promote: Extract: Since its beginning in 1824 the RSPCA has worked tirelessly to promote kindness and prevent cruelty to animals.
Adjective modifier
- brotherly: And then he says to godliness, verse 7, add brotherly kindness.
- loving: They help us to fill our minds with loving kindness toward all living beings.
- unfailing: This continuity of translation, and support, their attention to detail, and unfailing kindness were much appreciated by us both.
- undeserved: Wherever you find the word grace in most Bibles you will find the term " undeserved kindness " in their Bible.
- utmost: These directions are always given with the utmost kindness.
- thy: Remember, O Lord, Thy tender mercies and Thy loving kindnesses, for they have ever been of old.
Noun used with modifier
Browse dictionary entries near kindness
- ‹ kindly
- ‹ kindling
- ‹ kindliness
- ‹ kindless
- ‹ kindle
- ‹ kindheartedness
- ‹ kindhearted
- ‹ kindergarten
- ‹ kind of
- ‹ kind
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