Definitions for kindness
ˈkaɪnd nɪskind·ness

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

1. kindnessnoun

   the quality of being warmhearted and considerate and humane and sympathetic

2. forgivingness, kindnessnoun

   tendency to be kind and forgiving

3. kindness, benignitynoun

   a kind act

Wiktionary(3.25 / 8 votes)Rate this definition:

1. kindnessnoun

   The state of being kind.

2. kindnessnoun

   An instance of kind or charitable behaviour.

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

1. Kindnessadjective

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

2. Kindnessadjective

   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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1. • Good
   • Mercifulness

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. Debasish Mridha, M.D.:

   Kindness gives courage.

2. Niranjan Shah:

   Kindness is powerful which is why I always prioritize giving.

3. Mao Zedong:

   Kindness in words creates confidence. Kindness in thinking creates profoundness. Kindness in giving creates love.

4. Frauke Zeller:

   It was quite a setback, and we didn't really expect it, we were spoiled by the kindness of other people who had looked after hitchBOT.

5. Henry Drummond:

   Kindness is the golden key that unlocks the hearts of others.

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