kindliness
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3.2
- noun
- /ˈkaɪndlinəs/
- I know I will recoil from my helper's singsong voice, that well-meaning tilt of her head, her every gesture that exudes kindliness.
Examples
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The discretion, forbearance, and kindliness with which power in such cases is used may indeed be regarded as the crucial test of gentlemanly character.
Academic text (1993) -
In spite of his charm and kindliness, he is not a good man.
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By the age of twelve, Amanda knew so much better about Mrs. Meadows' kindliness.
Fiction book (1997) -
"The kindliness had returned to Rayburton's eyes, but with it had come an air of smug satisfaction.
Fiction book (1992) -
She knew that the kindliness indicated a lack of fear, and that these people had no respect for you unless you could frighten them a little.
Blog text (15) -
It does not consist wholly in gentleness, patience, meekness, and kindliness.
Blog text (16) -
Kindliness and sincerity... and, if you'll forgive me, modesty... mean more to a husband than all the wit and beauty in the world.
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Her kindliness towards the stray dog showed her generous spirit.
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The teacher's kindliness made the classroom a warm and welcoming place.
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Everyone appreciated the kindliness of their neighbor, who often helped with groceries.
Synonyms
257
1.0
Friendly and generous actions that help or comfort other people
124
2.1
Being kind and ready to give money, time, or help to others
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2.8
Friendly feelings and kind acts toward other people
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1.4
Being kind and forgiving toward other people
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3.4
Being kind and caring to other people
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6.1
Kind feelings and actions that help other people
14
1.0
A kind and pleasant way of treating other people
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3.9
To care more about other people's needs than your own
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1.3
A kind and polite way of treating other people
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2.9
Being kind and careful about other people's needs and feelings
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4.1
Being kind, polite, and generous to other people
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5.2
A warm, gentle feeling of care and concern for other people
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5.2
A kind, warm way of treating other people
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2.3
Willingness to support other people
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8.4
Kind acts that help other people
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7.8
A natural kindness and care for other people
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3.4
Caring about other people and putting their needs before your own
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4.1
A friendly, pleasant way of behaving that makes people feel comfortable
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5.1
Kindness and care for people or animals
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5.5
A friendly, cheerful way that makes people feel welcome
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2.2
Being caring and helpful to people who need support
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8.1
A kind, gentle way of acting that makes people feel safe
1
6.0
Being friendly and welcoming to guests and strangers
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6.1
Care for other people's needs and feelings
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3.9
A caring and generous attitude toward other people
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5.4
Being kind, generous, and willing to share feelings honestly
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3.4
Willingness to give money, time, or help to other people without asking for anything
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8.9
A friendly, helpful way of behaving toward other people
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3.2
A kind, friendly attitude that wants to help others
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6.7
A friendly, pleasant way of acting that makes others feel comfortable
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7.6
A deep care for people who suffer that makes you want to help them
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6.2
A friendly, pleasant way of behaving that avoids conflict
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5.3
A willingness to give help or money to people in need
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4.4
A kind and friendly feeling toward other people
Kind and generous behavior that helps other people
A kind, gentle way of acting that makes people feel cared for
Antonyms
How Kind
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Kindliness comes from kind, a word related to kin that once meant 'family' or 'birth'. So being kind meant treating others like family, and kindliness means being friendly, generous, and considerate.