kindness

noun
UK: /ˈkaɪndnəs/
US: /ˈkaɪndnəs/

  1. The quality of being friendly, generous, and considerate; a helpful act.

    1. Her kindness made everyone feel welcome and happy.
    2. Showing kindness to strangers can significantly improve their day.

  2. A friendly and helpful attitude towards other people.

    1. Thank you for your kindness in helping me with my bags.
    2. The hospital staff displayed immense kindness during a difficult time.

Synonyms

benevolence generosity goodness sympathy compassion

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "kindness" in English means: The quality of being friendly, generous, and considerate; a helpful act., A friendly and helpful attitude towards other people..

The phonetic transcription of "kindness" is /ˈkaɪndnəs/ in British English and /ˈkaɪndnəs/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "kindness": benevolence, generosity, goodness, sympathy, compassion.

Example usage of "kindness": "Her kindness made everyone feel welcome and happy.". More examples on the page.