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Synonyms & Similar Words
gentle
considerate
thoughtful
compassionate
sympathetic
benevolent
generous
charitable
humane
friendly
affectionate
tender
warm
loving
gracious
polite
courteous
obliging
accommodating
helpful
supportive
lenient
mild
merciful
forgiving
tolerant
understanding
empathetic
solicitous
beneficent
altruistic
unselfish
Meaning of Kind
According to the Oxford English Dictionary, "kind" refers to the quality of being friendly, generous, and considerate.
Definitions
- Merriam-Webster defines "kind" as having or showing a gentle, considerate, and generous nature.
- Cambridge Dictionary describes "kind" as being gentle, considerate, and generous in nature or behavior.
Example Uses
- She was very kind to me when I was feeling sad and alone.
- The kind stranger helped me carry my groceries up the stairs.
- He showed exceptional kindness to the people in need during the charity event.
- The teacher was known for being kind and patient with her students.
- The kind words from my friend made me feel better after a long day.
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
cruel
harsh
unkind
mean
heartless
ruthless
merciless
unforgiving
intolerant
unsympathetic
inconsiderate
thoughtless
selfish
ungenerous
stingy
abrasive
rough
brutal
savage
vicious
nasty
spiteful
malignant
malevolent