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1
kindly concern, interest, or support
- was touched by the kindliness of his neighbors, who voluntarily took care of his dog while he was in the hospital
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2
the capacity for feeling for another's unhappiness or misfortune
- as a result of her kindliness, several poor families have the makings for a Thanksgiving feast
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3
sympathetic concern for the well-being of others
- an elderly couple of modest means but infinite kindliness
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