Kindness - definition, pronunciation, transcription

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Amer.  |ˈkaɪndnəs|  American pronunciation of the word kindness
Brit.  |ˈkaɪn(d)nəs|  British pronunciation of the word kindness

noun

- the quality of being warmhearted and considerate and humane and sympathetic
- tendency to be kind and forgiving
- a kind act (syn: benignity)

Extra examples

We thanked her for her many kindnesses.

You would be doing me a great kindness if you agreed to help.

She did it out of kindness.

I can't thank you enough for your kindness.

We were grateful for her many acts of kindness.

She treats them with kindness and understanding.

Her kindness left a lasting impression on her students.

...the archbishop treated both the gentles and the commoners with respect and kindness...

How can I ever repay your kindness?

How can I ever repay you for your kindness?

They treated us with courtesy and kindness.

She treats us with kindness and forgiveness.

She is admired for her kindness and her honesty.

Ermyn didn't take sugar, but she sipped the nauseous solution bravely, incapable of rebuffing a kindness.

The phrase “cruel kindness” is an oxymoron.

Word forms

noun
singular: kindness
plural: kindnesses
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