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    kind·li·ness
    /ˈkīn(d)lēnəs/

    noun

    • 1. the quality of being kind, warmhearted, or gentle; kindness.

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  2. Dec 26, 2003 · 1. : the quality or state of being kindly. 2. : a kindly deed. Synonyms. amity. benevolence. brotherhood. charity. cordiality. cordialness. fellowship. friendliness. friendship. gemütlichkeit. good-fellowship. goodwill. neighborliness. See all Synonyms & Antonyms in Thesaurus. Examples of kindliness in a Sentence.

  3. the quality of being kindly (= generous, helpful and thinking about other people's feelings ): His wisdom and courage were beyond doubt, as was his kindliness to his colleagues. Her kindliness and attentiveness to others has been a marked feature of her character all her life. Fewer examples.

  4. Jul 12, 2024 · the "kind" family. friendliness evidence by a kindly and helpful disposition.

  5. Kindliness definition: the state or quality of being kindly; benevolence.. See examples of KINDLINESS used in a sentence.

  6. The state of feeling kindly towards someone or something, or the actions inspired thereby. Elmo looked upon his only granddaughter with kindliness, and often relented to her demands for chocolate. Wiktionary. Synonyms: helpfulness. generosity. benevolence. charity. office. oblation. favor. benignity. beneficence. philanthropy. kindness. benefaction

  7. Definition of kindliness noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

  8. KINDLINESS definition: the state or quality of being kindly ; benevolence | Meaning, pronunciation, translations and examples.

  9. noun. 1. Kindly, charitable interest in others: altruism, beneficence, benevolence, benignancy, benignity, charitableness, charity, goodwill, grace, kindheartedness, kindness, philanthropy. 2. A charitable deed: benefaction, beneficence, benevolence, benignity, favor, kindness, oblation, office (often used in plural), philanthropy.

  10. Aug 31, 2023 · kindliness (countable and uncountable, plural kindlinesses) The state of feeling kindly towards someone or something, or the actions inspired thereby. Elmo looked upon his only granddaughter with kindliness, and often relented to her demands for chocolate.

  11. What does the noun kindliness mean? There are four meanings listed in OED's entry for the noun kindliness, one of which is labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. kindliness has developed meanings and uses in subjects including. agriculture (mid 1600s) weather (mid 1600s) See meaning & use.