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loving-kindness

loving-kindness

1 5.2
A warm, gentle feeling of care and concern for other people
  • noun
  • /ˈlʌvɪŋˈkaɪndnəs/
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  • It is because of the Lord's mercy and loving-kindness that we are not consumed, because His tender compassions fail not.

So practice loving kindness for yourself this day.

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Examples

  • Thanks a million for the message and for sharing another example of your loving kindness.

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  • So practice loving kindness for yourself this day.

  • I know that I need that loving kindness for myself.

  • ...and all those who know not the loving kindness of God.

  • May I be filled with loving kindness as they wish.

  • May I be filled with loving kindness just as they wish for me.

  • Surely goodness and loving kindness will follow me all of the days of my life.

  • May they be filled with loving-kindness.

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  • Almighty God, Father of all mercies, we your unworthy servants give you humble thanks for all your goodness and loving-kindness to us and to all whom you have made.

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  • Compassion and loving-kindness for all living things are fundamental Buddhist values concerning nature.

Synonyms

kindness
vsloving-kindness
297 1.0

Friendly and generous actions that help or comfort other people

is that friendly action specifically inspired by warm personal affection
grace
vsloving-kindness
236 3.9

Kindness and forgiveness shown to someone who has not earned it

is this forgiving attitude when it is specifically inspired by affection
generosity
vsloving-kindness
128 2.1

Being kind and ready to give money, time, or help to others

is giving that comes from warm personal affection rather than duty
warmth
vsloving-kindness
103 1.0

A friendly, kind feeling in the way someone speaks or acts

is that sincere feeling specifically motivated by affection or personal love
goodwill
vsloving-kindness
95 2.8

Friendly feelings and kind acts toward other people

is that positive feeling especially when it is rooted in personal affection
charity
vsloving-kindness
76 1.4

Being kind and forgiving toward other people

is that forgiving spirit when based particularly on feelings of affection
caring
vsloving-kindness
54 1.6

A kind feeling and concern for other people

is that concern when it specifically springs from close personal affection
tenderness
vsloving-kindness
41 3.4

A gentle caring feeling of love and concern for someone

is similar but motivated chiefly by personal affection
altruism
vsloving-kindness
24 6.5

Caring about other people's needs more than your own

is affection-driven concern rather than a principle of selfless duty
friendliness
vsloving-kindness
16 1.0

A kind and pleasant way of treating other people

is similar but centers on affection as the motive behind the support
benevolence
vsloving-kindness
16 6.1

Kind feelings and actions that help other people

is that desire to help when it is rooted in affectionate feelings
good will
vsloving-kindness
11 1.9

A friendly, helpful feeling toward other people

is that supportive attitude when it is motivated by affection or love
graciousness
vsloving-kindness
6 4.1

Being kind, polite, and generous to other people

is that gentle generosity when it comes from warm personal affection
magnanimity
vsloving-kindness
  • Formal
3 8.5

Showing great kindness and forgiveness to an opponent or someone weaker

is generosity and forgiveness that specifically springs from affectionate feelings
heartedness
vsloving-kindness
2 5.2

A kind, warm way of treating other people

is the same warm attitude but comes from affectionate feelings toward others
unselfishness
vsloving-kindness
2 3.4

Caring about other people and putting their needs before your own

is similar but centers on affectionate motivation rather than only selflessness
lovingness
vsloving-kindness
1 3.6

Warm care and kindness that a person shows to others

is specifically gentle goodwill that comes from affection or deep personal love
kind-heartedness
vsloving-kindness
1 2.2

Being caring and helpful to people who need support

is similar but emphasizes affection as the key reason for helping
kindliness
vsloving-kindness
1 3.2

Being friendly, generous, and caring to other people

is comparable yet highlights affection as the main motivating feeling
tenderheartedness
vsloving-kindness
5.8

A kind, gentle feeling that makes you feel sorry for others and want to help them

is similar but driven chiefly by warm personal affection rather than just pity
warmheartedness
vsloving-kindness
4.4

A kind and friendly feeling toward other people

is the same friendly concern but rooted in close affection or love
compassionateness
vsloving-kindness
7.6

A deep care for people who suffer that makes you want to help them

is related but emphasizes affection as the primary emotional cause
softheartedness
vsloving-kindness
6.1

A kind feeling that makes you easily feel sorry for people in need

is similar but is motivated more by affectionate attachment than just pity
bigheartedness
vsloving-kindness
4.5

Kind and generous behavior that helps other people

is that large-hearted generosity specifically motivated by close affection
charitableness
vsloving-kindness
5.3

A willingness to give help or money to people in need

is that giving when it is especially driven by warm personal affection
kindheartedness
vsloving-kindness
3.9

A caring and generous attitude toward other people

is that sympathetic generosity when motivated mainly by warm personal affection
warmness
vsloving-kindness
1.1

A feeling of kindness and affection toward someone

is similar but highlights affectionate motive as the defining cause

Antonyms

cruelty
  • NSFW
129 3.2

Actions that hurt people or animals on purpose

71 4.6

Lack of interest or concern about something

How Kind

compassion
423 2.7
loving-kindness
1 5.2
benevolence
16 6.1
kindness
297 1.0
goodwill
95 2.8

Surface Forms

Morphology

loving-kindness = loving + kindness (transparent) = loving + kindness

The meaning is directly derived from the combination of 'loving' and 'kindness'.

Etymology

Loving-kindness comes from the two simple words loving ('showing love') and kindness ('being kind to others'), so you can remember it as kindness wrapped in love. That's why it means tender goodwill and caring actions that come from love.