US /ˈkaɪnd.nəs/
noun Freq #4850

Meanings

  1. 1
    noun

    The quality of being kind, caring, and generous toward others.

    Jamie's kindness is legendary, so much so that people have taken advantage of her.

  2. 2
    noun

    A kind or helpful act.

    How can I thank you for your many kindnesses?

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Synonyms
1 noun · the quality of being kind,... benignity
Word family
Forms kindnesses
Derived forms diskindnesslovingkindnessnonkindness

Etymology

From Middle English kyndenesse, equivalent to kind + -ness.

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