kind

²kind

adj

Definition of KIND

1

chiefly dialect : affectionate, loving

2

a : of a sympathetic or helpful nature b : of a forbearing nature : gentle c : arising from or characterized by sympathy or forbearance <a kind act>

3

: of a kind to give pleasure or relief

Examples of KIND

1. A kind old woman took the cat in and nursed it back to health.
2. It was very kind of you to show me the way.
3. Thank you for your kind words.

First Known Use of KIND

14th century

Related to KIND

Synonyms: attentive, considerate, thoughtful, solicitous

Antonyms: heedless, inconsiderate, thoughtless, unthinking

Related Words: brotherly, good, good-hearted, helpful, hospitable, kindhearted, kindly, neighborly, nice; caring, compassionate, sympathetic, tender; chivalrous, courteous, courtly, gallant, gracious, polite; diplomatic, tactful; deferential, dutiful, obliging, regardful, respectful; altruistic, beneficent, benevolent, benignant, humane, selfless, unselfish; charitable, generous, magnanimous

Near Antonyms: inattentive, uncaring, unheeding; inhospitable, unkind, unkindly; ill-bred, ill-mannered, impolite, rude, uncivil, unmannerly; unhelpful; malevolent, malicious, mean, spiteful

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