kindliness

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

1. <was touched by the kindliness of his neighbors, who voluntarily took care of his dog while he was in the hospital>
2. <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

Related Words: bonhomie, camaraderie, collegiality, community, companionship, company, comradeship; civility, comity, concord, harmony, rapport, rapprochement; charity, generosity; affinity, communion, empathy, kindness, sympathy, tolerance; altruism, philanthropy, selflessness, unselfishness

Near Antonyms: disfavor, intolerance; animosity, antagonism, antipathy, enmity, hate, hatred, hostility, incivility, malice, rancor; belligerency, quarrelsomeness, querulousness

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