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Audio Help [kahynd] Pronunciation Key –adjective, -er, -est.
| 1. | of a good or benevolent nature or disposition, as a person: a kind and loving person. |
| 2. | having, showing, or proceeding from benevolence: kind words. |
| 3. | indulgent, considerate, or helpful; humane (often fol. by to): to be kind to animals. |
| 4. | mild; gentle; clement: kind weather. |
| 5. | British Dialect. loving; affectionate. |
—Synonyms 1. mild, benign, benignant, gentle, tender, compassionate. Kind, gracious, kindhearted, kindly imply a sympathetic attitude toward others, and a willingness to do good or give pleasure. Kind implies a deep-seated characteristic shown either habitually or on occasion by considerate behavior: a kind father. Gracious often refers to kindness from a superior or older person to a subordinate, an inferior, a child, etc.: a gracious monarch. Kindhearted implies an emotionally sympathetic nature, sometimes easily imposed upon: a kindhearted old woman. Kindly, a mild word, refers usually to general disposition, appearance, manner, etc.: a kindly face.
—Antonyms 1. cruel.
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Audio Help (kīnd) Pronunciation Key
adj. kind·er, kind·est
[Middle English, natural, kind, from Old English gecynde, natural; see genə- in Indo-European roots.] Synonyms: These adjectives mean having or showing a tender, considerate, and helping nature. Kind and kindly are the least specific: thanked her for her kind letter; a kindly gentleman. |
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Kinder, LA (town, FIPS 39755) Location: 30.48647 N, 92.84866 W
Population (1990): 2246 (902 housing units)
Area: 4.2 sq km (land), 0.0 sq km (water)
Zip code(s): 70648
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