Definitions for kindness
ˈkaɪnd nɪskind·ness

Princeton's WordNet(3.15 / 7 votes)Rate this definition:

1. kindness(noun)

   the quality of being warmhearted and considerate and humane and sympathetic

2. forgivingness, kindness(noun)

   tendency to be kind and forgiving

3. kindness, benignity(noun)

   a kind act

Wiktionary(3.25 / 8 votes)Rate this definition:

1. kindness(Noun)

   The state of being kind.

2. kindness(Noun)

   An instance of kind or charitable behaviour.

Webster Dictionary(3.00 / 2 votes)Rate this definition:

1. Kindness(adj)

   the state or quality of being kind, in any of its various senses; manifestation of kind feeling or disposition beneficence

2. Kindness(adj)

   a kind act; an act of good will; as, to do a great kindness

Freebase(3.75 / 8 votes)Rate this definition:

1. Kindness

   Kindness is the act or the state of being kind, being marked by good and charitable behavior, pleasant disposition, and concern for others. It is known as a virtue, and recognized as a value in many cultures and religions. Research has shown that acts of kindness does not only benefit receivers of the kind act, but also the giver, as a result of the release of neurotransmitters responsible for feelings of contentment and relaxation when such acts are committed.

Editors Contribution(4.50 / 2 votes)Rate this definition:

1. kindness

   The quality of being kind.

   The kindness shown was so beautiful and made our hearts feel such love towards each other.

   Submitted by MaryC on March 17, 2020  

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1. kindness

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How to pronounce kindness?

1. 

   Alex

   US English

   

   Daniel

   British

   

   Karen

   Australian

   

   Veena

   Indian

How to say kindness in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of kindness in Chaldean Numerology is: 1

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of kindness in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5

Examples of kindness in a Sentence

1. Mark Twain:

   Kindness is the language which the deaf can hear and the blind can see.

2. Oscar Auliq-Ice:

   Friendship is a living thing that lasts only as long as it is nourished with kindness, empathy and understanding.

3. Anita Roddick:

   The end result of kindness is that it draws people to you.

4. Jessica Chastain:

   We've connected compassion and emotion and kindness and softness as feminine traits. The great thing about today is the boundaries are being blurred. it was a great responsibility to play this character. I definitely felt the weight of history. I felt the weight of the family.

5. Sipho P Nkosi:

   Do not teach them about wealth, neither the power, instead preach the word of love and kindness to them, for the world of your children and grandchildren not to be like the ones before.

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