What does kindness mean?
Definitions for kindness
ˈkaɪnd nɪskind·ness
Here are all the possible meanings and translations of the word kindness.
Princeton's WordNet
kindnessnoun
the quality of being warmhearted and considerate and humane and sympathetic
forgivingness, kindnessnoun
tendency to be kind and forgiving
kindness, benignitynoun
a kind act
Wiktionary
kindnessnoun
The state of being kind.
kindnessnoun
An instance of kind or charitable behaviour.
Webster Dictionary
Kindnessadjective
the state or quality of being kind, in any of its various senses; manifestation of kind feeling or disposition beneficence
Kindnessadjective
a kind act; an act of good will; as, to do a great kindness
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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
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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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of kindness in Chaldean Numerology is: 1
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of kindness in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5
Examples of kindness in a Sentence
We must not lose our trust in the power of kindness.
The earth, a grain of dust, suspended in a sunbeam, it underscores our responsibility to treat each other with more kindness and compassion, and to preserve and love this pale blue dot, the only home we have ever known.
The outpouring of support and kindness has been just mind-blowing.
Respond with love and kindness even to hurtful treatment.
Fill your heart with kindness and forgiveness, there will be no stress, anger, or bitterness.
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- اللطفArabic
- gentilesa, bondat, cortesiaCatalan, Valencian
- laskavostCzech
- godhed, elskværdighed, venlighed, imødekommenhed, velvilje, tjenesteDanish
- LiebenswürdigkeitGerman
- καλοσύνηGreek
- bondad, amabilidadSpanish
- مهربانیPersian
- kiltteys, ystävällisyysFinnish
- bonté, la gentillesseFrench
- foayrManx
- दयालुता, दयाHindi
- kedvességHungarian
- garbo, favore, gentilezza, piacere, bontà, cortesiaItalian
- חסדHebrew
- 優しさ, 親切Japanese
- ದಯೆKannada
- 친절Korean
- benignitas, bonitas, caritasLatin
- അനുകമ്പ, ഐന്തൽ, ദയMalayalam
- दयाMarathi
- vriendelijkheid, aardigheidDutch
- vennlighetNorwegian
- życzliwośćPolish
- bondade, caridade, gentilezaPortuguese
- bunăvoință, bunătate, amabilitateRomanian
- добротаRussian
- कृपा, दयाSanskrit
- milosrdje, милосрдје, лјубаѕност, човеколјублје, ljubaznost, čovekoljublje, доброта, milosrđe, dobrotaSerbo-Croatian
- vänlighetSwedish
- அன்புTamil
- దయTelugu
- ความกรุณาThai
- iyilikTurkish
- доброзичливістьUkrainian
- مہربانیUrdu
- lòng tốtVietnamese
- גוטהאַרציקייטYiddish
- 善良Chinese
- umusaZulu
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