Definitions for: Kindness

[n] a kind act
[n] tendency to be kind and forgiving
[n] the quality of being warm-hearted and considerate and humane and sympathetic

Webster (1913) Definition: Kind"ness, n. [From Kind. a.]
1. The state or quality of being kind, in any of its various
senses; manifestation of kind feeling or disposition
beneficence.

I do fear thy nature; It is too full o' the milk of
human kindness To catch the nearest way. --Shak.

Unremembered acts Of kindness and of love.
--Wordsworth.

2. A kind act; an act of good will; as, to do a great
kindness.

Syn: Good will; benignity; grace; tenderness; compassion;
humanity; clemency; mildness; gentleness; goodness;
generosity; beneficence; favor.

Synonyms: benignity, forgivingness

Antonyms: unkindness

See Also: action, benefaction, benevolence, benevolence, considerateness, consideration, consideration, cupboard love, endearment, favor, favour, forgiveness, generosity, generousness, good, goodness, loving-kindness, mercifulness, mercy, pardon, thoughtfulness, thoughtfulness

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