kindliness
1Kindliness — Kind li*ness, n. 1. Natural inclination; natural course. [Obs.] Milton. [1913 Webster] 2. The quality or state of being kindly; benignity; benevolence; gentleness; tenderness; as, kindliness of disposition, of treatment, or of words. [1913… …
2kindliness — index benevolence (disposition to do good), consideration (sympathetic regard), largess (generosity), philanthropy, pity, solace, und …
3kindliness — noun The state of feeling kindly towards someone or something, or the actions inspired thereby. Elmo looked upon his only granddaughter with kindliness, and often relented to her demands for chocolate. Syn: charitability, friendliness …
4kindliness — kindly ► ADVERB 1) in a kind manner. 2) please (used in a polite request). ► ADJECTIVE (kindlier, kindliest) ▪ kind; warm hearted. ● not take kindly to Cf. ↑not take kindly to …
5kindliness — noun Date: 15th century 1. the quality or state of being kindly 2. a kindly deed …
6kindliness — /kuynd lee nis/, n. 1. the state or quality of being kindly; benevolence. 2. a kindly deed. [1400 50; late ME; see KINDLY, NESS] * * * …
7kindliness — I (Roget s IV) n. Syn. generosity, charity, benevolence; see kindness 1 . II (Roget s Thesaurus II) noun 1. Kindly, charitable interest in others: altruism, beneficence, benevolence, benignancy, benignity, charitableness, charity, goodwill, grace …
8kindliness — kind·li·ness || kaɪndlɪnɪs n. kindness, pleasantness, amiability; kindheartedness, warmheartedness; friendliness; gentleness, mildness …
9kindliness — n. 1. Benignity, kindness, benevolence, humanity, charity, sympathy, compassion, amiability, kind heartedness, good nature, good feeling, fellow feeling. 2. Mildness, softness, gentleness …
10kindliness — n 1. goodness, benevolence, compassion, warm heartedness. See kindness(defs.1, 2). 2. good deed, good turn, act of kindness. See kindness(def.3) …
