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–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.

[Origin: bef. 900; ME kind(e) natural, well-disposed, OE gecynde natural, genial¹. See kind²

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—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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kind¹ Audio Help (kīnd) Pronunciation Key
adj. kind·er, kind·est

Of a friendly, generous, or warm-hearted nature.
Showing sympathy or understanding; charitable: a kind word.
Humane; considerate: kind to animals.
Forbearing; tolerant: Our neighbor was very kind about the window we broke.
Generous; liberal: kind words of praise.
Agreeable; beneficial: a dry climate kind to asthmatics.

[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.
Kindhearted especially suggests an innately kind disposition: a kindhearted teacher.
Benign implies gentleness and mildness: benign intentions; a benign sovereign.
Benevolent suggests charitableness and a desire to promote the welfare or happiness of others: a benevolent contributor.