kind

Examples

• All

• Fate has been very kind.

  Kismet (1944)

• The scientists at SRRC are looking for new ways to process cotton that are kinder to the environment.

  Academic text (1997)

• This is our first time singing it, so please be kind to us.

  Country Strong (2010)

• From this night on, I will be a kind and generous man.

  Fiction book (1998)

• He was sensitive, sweet, and very kind.

  Where’s Poppa? (1970)

• That does alleviate my griefs and give my wearied soul a soft and kind reprieve.

  The Libertine (2004)

• The weather in Hawaii is kind to those looking for a relaxing vacation.

• A greenhouse provides a kind environment for plants to thrive.

• Living in a kind community has made a positive difference in my life.

Synonyms

W

warm

vskind

280 1.0

Showing kindness and affection to others

describes environmental effects that help comfort and overall well being

G

genial

vskind

11 4.8

A friendly, warm way of behaving that makes people comfortable

emphasizes beneficial conditions that support comfort rather than cheerful mood

W

warm and inviting

vskind

2 3.5

A place or atmosphere that makes people feel relaxed and welcome

focuses on creating conditions that actively support comfort and well being

K

kindly

vskind

1 2.3

Pleasant and mild, like warm sunshine or light wind

is more about promoting comfort and overall well being

Antonyms

H

harmful

161 2.6

Causing damage to people, animals or things

D

detrimental

49 6.3

Causing harm to people, things, or the environment

U

unfavorable

• US

31 4.5

Not good for success or approval

Idioms

K

kind of

• Informal

∞ 1.6

To a small or medium degree

O

one of a kind

66 3.6

Only one thing or person like it exists

O

of a kind

49 5.2

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

I

in kind

18 4.2

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

B

be so kind as to

• Formal

15 6.2

To politely ask someone to do something

F

first and last of its kind

8.5

A unique thing or event that will never happen again

Compounds

K

kind-heartedness

1 2.2

Being caring and helpful to people who need support

H

help in kind

3.6

Help given as goods or services instead of money

How Beneficial

advantageous

27 3.5

beneficial

138 3.4

kind

30 1.0

pleasant

314 1.0

tolerable

31 3.5

Surface Forms

Etymology