kindness

[ kahynd-nis ]
/ ˈkaɪnd nɪs /
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noun

the state or quality of being kind: kindness to animals.
a kind act; favor: his many kindnesses to me.
kind behavior: I will never forget your kindness.
friendly feeling; liking.

Origin of kindness

First recorded in 1250–1300, kindness is from the Middle English word kindenes. See kind1, -ness

OTHER WORDS FROM kindness

self-kind·ness, noun

Words nearby kindness

kindle, kindless, kindliness, kindling, kindly, kindness, kindred, kindred spirit, kindu, kindy, kine

Words related to kindness

tenderness, sympathy, goodness, gentleness, forbearance, solicitude, tolerance, humanity, understanding, courtesy, decency, altruism, grace, patience, benevolence, hospitality, cordiality, affection, graciousness, generosity

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British Dictionary definitions for kindness

kindness
/ (ˈkaɪndnɪs) /

noun

the practice or quality of being kind
a kind, considerate, or helpful act

Idioms and Phrases with kindness

kindness

see kill with kindness; milk of human kindness.