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kind

kind

534 1.0
Being helpful and caring toward other people
  • adjective
  • /kaɪnd/
translation icon : amable
  • We do projects in groups and emphasize being kind to and helping others.
  • be kind to people
  • very kind
  • so kind

And that you are not being kind when you walk away.

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Examples

  • The kind words from her friends lifted her spirits during a difficult time.

  • Her lips grazed the mic as she whispered, "Thank you, kind people, thank you."

    Fiction book (1990)
  • The third in particular, be kind to yourself.

  • But I appreciate all the incredibly kind words that I get from people.

  • Katie, thank you for your your kind letter.

  • There are many here who knew my father to be a kind and generous man.

    Fiction book (1991)
  • A soft-spoken teenager, Martin was known for being kind and gentle towards others.

    Academic text (2017)
  • Now we have always heard that Your Highness possesses a most kind and benevolent heart.

    Academic text (1993)
  • She always offers to help others in need, demonstrating how kind she truly is.

  • His kind actions towards stray animals show his compassionate nature.

Synonyms

nice
vskind
1.0

Being kind and polite to others

focuses specifically on caring, compassion, and helpful intention
sweet
vskind
1.1

Kind and gentle in a way that makes others comfortable

is more about caring actions and compassionate behavior
warm
vskind
280 1.0

Showing kindness and affection to others

is calmer, showing steady compassion rather than strong feeling
gentle
vskind
235 1.0

Kind and not strong in action, sound, or touch

adds active caring and helpful intention beyond mere mildness
amiable
vskind
21 3.4

Friendly and pleasant in a way people like

is deeper, involving caring actions rather than just pleasant manner
good-natured
vskind
19 2.4

Being friendly, cheerful, and easy to get along with

stresses compassionate helpfulness rather than only a pleasant mood
good-hearted
vskind
15 2.8

Being kind and willing to help other people

is more about gentle caring and everyday helpfulness
kindly
vskind
11 1.0

Being gentle and caring to other people

is the general trait of being caring and considerate
kind-hearted
vskind
9 2.5

A person who cares about others and often helps them

is slightly narrower, focusing on quiet caring and help
kindhearted
vskind
5 2.5

A person who is kind and caring

is the softer, everyday form of that same caring quality
sweet-natured
vskind
2 3.2

Kind and gentle toward others

places more emphasis on helping and considerate action
softhearted
vskind
1 3.4

A person who feels sorry for others and helps them

is steadier, showing caring without being overly affected emotionally
warmhearted
vskind
1 3.7

Kind and friendly to other people

is more about quiet compassion and considerate helpfulness
large-hearted
vskind
1 4.3

A person who is generous, kind, and understanding toward others

focuses more on gentle, personal care than on largeness of giving
openhearted
vskind
1 4.1

Shows kindness and honesty, sharing feelings with others

is more focused on showing care through helpful acts

Antonyms

522 2.7

Willing to cause pain or suffering to others

289 2.8

Unkind and too strict in what someone says or does to others

44 1.0

Not friendly or caring to other people

Idioms

kind of
  • Informal
1.6

To a small or medium degree

66 3.6

Only one thing or person like it exists

49 5.2

Similar to other things of the same type but not exactly the same

18 4.2

To do the same thing back or give the same type of thing in return

15 6.2

To politely ask someone to do something

A unique thing or event that will never happen again

Compounds

Being caring and helpful to people who need support

Help given as goods or services instead of money

How Kind

selfless
72 3.2
compassionate
151 3.7
kind-hearted
9 2.5
kind
534 1.0
nice
1.0

Surface Forms

kind positive
kinder comparative
kindest superlative

Etymology

Kind comes from an old English word that meant 'family' or 'nature' and is related to kin. Think of being kind as treating someone like family—gentle, caring and helpful.