caring

adjective

car·​ing ˈker-iŋ 

: feeling or showing concern for or kindness to others

a kind, caring person

I waited expectantly for the sympathy to come pouring out, since Mary Anne is the most sensitive, caring person I know …

—Ann M. Martin

The Steve Martin character is consistently suave, gracious, tender, caring, worldly wise, and a great lover.

—Richard Alleva

caringly adverb

was treated gently and caringly

caringness noun

There's evidence every season that friendly decent social caringness isn't uncommon in the literary community.

—Benjamin DeMott

Examples of caring in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

On National Puppy Day, Comer hopes more people will take the first step toward becoming part of her caring community, whether through fostering, adopting or simply learning more about their local shelters. —Kendall Malinchock, USA Today, 23 Mar. 2026

Over the course of a record 12 seasons, Wolowitz went from a sleazebag to a caring father. —Marta Balaga, Variety, 21 Mar. 2026

Our schools are composed of dedicated caring individuals who prepare students to be successful in life. —Elaine Rojas-Castillo, CBS News, 20 Mar. 2026

The nurturing Moon enters your 11th House of Comradeship, inviting caring outreach, low-key check-ins, and sharing plans that fit your energy and budget. —Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 16 Mar. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1956, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for caring

• airing
• bearing
• blaring
• chairing
• charing
• daring
• erring
• fairing
• flaring
• glaring
• haring
• herring