kindness
- noun
- /ˈkaɪndnəs/
- A small act of kindness can make a big difference in someone's day.
- acts of kindness
- show kindness
- human kindness
You know, you can still have grace and kindness and connect with people.
- You know, you can still have grace and kindness and connect with people.
- And the kids who did acts of kindness for four weeks got happier.
- Believe in kindness to yourself and to others.
- You have to, you know, exert or or express that kindness towards yourself.
- for your understanding and your love and your kindness. I appreciate all of you.
- Treat yourself with kindness rather than contempt.
- I've come to realize kindness from others to others.
- If we could learn to speak with kindness and humanity and support.
- But I will say that I just think that kindness is everything.
- What we teach people is kind kindness to yourself.
- Just quiet prayers for people, quiet thoughts, quiet kindness, quiet gift of grace.
Examples
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So acts of kindness will help you feel better.
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Each of you have showed me kindness and mercy.
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My question is what role has kindness played in building your success?
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But I will say that I just think that kindness is everything.
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Believe in kindness to yourself and to others.
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But the fact of the matter is kindness can open you up.
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Any kindness shown to anyone gives me joy.
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So many are suffering and in such pain; a little kindness goes a long way.
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Or do we measure it by the kindness displayed?
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But all he had to offer was kindness and some fun while it lasted.
Fiction book (1991)
Synonyms
Being kind and ready to give money, time, or help to others
A friendly, kind feeling in the way someone speaks or acts
Friendly feelings and kind acts toward other people
Being kind and forgiving toward other people
A kind and pleasant way of treating other people
Kind feelings and actions that help other people
A kind and polite way of treating other people
A friendly, helpful feeling toward other people
Being kind and careful about other people's needs and feelings
Being kind, polite, and generous to other people
Willingness to support other people
Warm friendly behavior that makes people feel welcome
Kind acts that help other people
A kind, warm way of treating other people
A warm, gentle feeling of care and concern for other people
Being friendly, generous, and caring to other people
Being caring and helpful to people who need support
A kind, gentle way of acting that makes people feel safe
A caring and generous attitude toward other people
A kind and friendly feeling toward other people
A feeling of kindness and affection toward someone
A kind, friendly attitude that wants to help others
A friendly, pleasant way of acting that makes others feel comfortable
Willingness to give money, time, or help to other people without asking for anything
A willingness to give help or money to people in need
A kind, gentle way of acting that makes people feel cared for
A friendly, helpful way of behaving toward other people
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Etymology
The word kindness comes from the old word kind, which once meant 'family' or 'born'. It is the same idea as kin ('family'), so to show kindness is to treat someone as if they were part of your family, being friendly and generous.