KID-GLOVED Synonyms: 45 Similar and Opposite Words

kid-gloved

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That’s not, and shouldn’t be, an activity given kid-glove treatment.

— Outside Online, Outside Online, 5 Mar. 2025
Even as the regime’s aggression has escalated, this president has continued a kid-glove treatment against the world’s leading state sponsor of terrorism in a desperate hope to secure a deal.

— Sen. Ted Budd, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 31 Jan. 2024

Definition of kid-glove

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Two-way communication with response agents was loud and clear, and the agents were always professional and courteous.

— John R. Delaney, PC Magazine, 29 July 2026
Hobbs' defense attorney, Zachary Vaughn, told Fox News Digital in a statement that Hobbs has been respectful and courteous in their meetings.

— Adam Sabes, FOXNews.com, 26 July 2026

Definition of courteous

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The city then filed a civil suit asking the court to vacate the ruling, arguing that Shurin exceeded his authority in deciding what Biscari’s punishment would be.

— Ben Wheeler, Kansas City Star, 8 Sep. 2026
He was arrested and later pleaded guilty to charges of obstructing law enforcement during a civil disorder and entering and remaining in a restricted area.

— Alli Rosenbloom, CNN Money, 8 Sep. 2026

Definition of civil

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Don’t go looking for hushed tones, decorous silence or the other traditions of a sport whose roots exist on the hallowed lawns of polite society.

— Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026
Perfection isn’t the goal, and being polite doesn’t mean being perfect.

— Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner, Martha Stewart, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of polite

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For instance, Democrats like Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries have become openly obsequious in sucking up to the DSA.

— Peter Lucas, Boston Herald, 20 Aug. 2026
As a friend — her friends all know that Bobbi was singular — ever thoughtful, never obsequious, sometimes obstinate, always honest.

— Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 6 July 2026

Definition of obsequious

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