kindliness
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About Our Definitions: All forms of a word (noun, verb, etc.) are now displayed on one page.kind·li·ness
noun \ˈkīn(d)-lē-nəs\Definition of KINDLINESS
1
: the quality or state of being kindly
2
: a kindly deed
Examples of KINDLINESS
- <was touched by the kindliness of his neighbors, who voluntarily took care of his dog while he was in the hospital>
- <as a result of her kindliness, several poor families have the makings for a Thanksgiving feast>
First Known Use of KINDLINESS
15th century
Related to KINDLINESS
- Synonyms
- amity, benevolence, brotherhood, charity, cordiality, cordialness, fellowship, friendliness, friendship, gemütlichkeit, good-fellowship, goodwill, neighborliness
- Antonyms
- ill will, malevolence, venom
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