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- pronunciation:
- kaInd
- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective)
| part of speech: |
adjective |
| inflections: |
kinder, kindest |
| definition 1: |
helpful and good-natured; benevolent.
A kind neighbor took care of her and her pets while she was ill.It was very kind of you to help me move all those boxes.This shelter has a reputation for being very kind to the animals that they take in.I've never forgotten that teacher, because she was always very kind toward me.- synonyms:
- benevolent, benign, decent, gentle, good, good-hearted, kindly
- antonyms:
- acerbic, harsh, malicious, malign, mean, nasty, unkind, venomous
- similar words:
- altruistic, charitable, compassionate, considerate, friendly, good-natured, gracious, helpful, merciful, mild, nice, obliging, sweet, warm-hearted
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| definition 2: |
showing understanding or sympathy.
She heard many kind words about her husband after he passed away.The victims of the flood appreciated all the kind gifts they received from the community.- synonyms:
- compassionate, gracious, merciful, sympathetic
- antonyms:
- callous, inconsiderate, sharp, steely, tart, unkind
- similar words:
- considerate, good, thoughtful, understanding, warm-hearted
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| related words: |
accommodating, agreeable, amicable, attentive, benevolent, congenial, generous, lenient, loving, neighborly, nice, sparing, sweet, tender, warm |
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