1
as in compassionate
having or marked by sympathy and consideration for others
a kind person who regularly volunteers at the homeless shelter
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in thoughtful
given to or made with heedful anticipation of the needs and happiness of others
providing the grieving widow with a homemade meal was a kind deed
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
1
as in type
a number of persons or things that are grouped together because they have something in common
I like that kind of candy
Synonyms & Similar Words
2
as in category
one of the units into which a whole is divided on the basis of a common characteristic
we looked at just about every kind of flooring before deciding which to use in the kitchen
Synonyms & Similar Words
Try This Instead
Try This InsteadFor
Try This
kind people
kind words
kind intentions
a kind way
kind thoughts
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of kind
Alex Harris, Miami Herald, 17 July 2025
During his first term in office, Trump wasn’t exactly kind to Meghan Markle, who was a working member of the royal family at the time.
—Lissete Lanuza Sáenz, StyleCaster, 15 July 2025
Damon Wise, Deadline, 3 July 2025
The collaboration is a first of its kind and will be facilitated by the growing fleet of Starlink satellites, which have revolutionized communications since their launch.
—Beck Andrew Salgado, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for kind
Adjective
The trip over the Florida peninsula was not kind to the would-be storm, which was disorganized, elongated and separated from the bulk of its rainstorm activity on Thursday morning.
—Alex Harris, Miami Herald, 17 July 2025
During his first term in office, Trump wasn’t exactly kind to Meghan Markle, who was a working member of the royal family at the time.
—Lissete Lanuza Sáenz, StyleCaster, 15 July 2025
Noun
Somewhere, the man has to have a conscience of some kind.
—Damon Wise, Deadline, 3 July 2025
The collaboration is a first of its kind and will be facilitated by the growing fleet of Starlink satellites, which have revolutionized communications since their launch.
—Beck Andrew Salgado, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for kind
Recent Examples of Synonyms for kind
Adjective
-
Companies like Google and Salesforce offer extensive parental leave programs, recognizing that supporting employees during one of life’s most significant milestones is not only compassionate but smart business.—
Will Fan,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
-
That means unlearning the language that perpetuates harm and stereotypes, and being more compassionate and humane across the board.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
10 July 2025
Adjective
-
While plaintiff opposition reflects legitimate concerns, these can be addressed with thoughtful defense strategies.—
Lars Daniel,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
-
With thoughtful policy and community input, towns can balance the need for homes with the imperative to protect the natural spaces that define their landscape and legacy.—
John Emmanuel,
Hartford Courant,
14 July 2025
Adjective
-
Good starters are made up of the unique mix of benevolent dictator (someone has got to keep things moving), a maestro (there are a million different things at play; the starter gets them all to hopefully harmonize) and friend.—
Moira McCarthy,
Boston Herald,
10 July 2025
-
The act was sealed in a pronouncement by Princess Isabel, who became a President Lincoln-like figure in Brazil, known to many as the benevolent white liberator of the enslaved.—
Time,
Time,
17 June 2025
Adjective
-
The staff is also exceptionally attentive, and no detail is overlooked.—
Hannah Freedman,
Travel + Leisure,
13 July 2025
-
Under the colorful stalactites dripping from the round ceiling of Room XX, a sculpture by Spanish artist Miquel Barceló representing multiculturalism and tolerance, the room was full and attentive.—
Isabelle Mayault,
The Dial,
8 July 2025
Noun
-
Not long ago, my wife and I brought in our daughter, Alice, who’d been out of sorts for a couple of weeks.—
Joshua Rothman,
New Yorker,
14 July 2025
-
There reportedly have been major discussions within WWE to move Knight to Raw as a fresh start of sorts, but for now, WWE’s happy medium is simply letting Knight appear on Monday nights without an official move to the red brand.—
Blake Oestriecher,
Forbes.com,
13 July 2025
Noun
-
For larger categories of individuals being considered to be pardoned, the Times reported, Biden did not approve every single name, but approved what standards would be used to figure out which people would get their sentences adjusted.—
Oren Oppenheim,
ABC News,
14 July 2025
-
Criminal Justice Danielle Clark, Riverdale High: Natural leadership ability, dedication to her classes and commitment to club organizations like Skills USA Criminal Justice and JROTC led to Clark’s nomination and being the top vote-getter in the criminal justice category.—
Andy Humbles,
The Tennessean,
14 July 2025
Adjective
-
Young Sil is sympathetic, the result of an unethical science experiment.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
13 July 2025
-
Davenport is sympathetic to best-of-five giving women’s tennis a more even platform, but fears that critics of women’s tennis would still dig up something to find fault with.—
Charlie Eccleshare,
New York Times,
12 July 2025
Adjective
-
That’s what transforms support from a survival strategy into a genuine, caring choice.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
10 July 2025
-
He's remembered as a caring father loved by everyone who knew him.—
Quinlan Bentley,
The Enquirer,
2 July 2025
Cite this Entry
“Kind.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kind. Accessed 25 Jul. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share