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kind1    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.

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

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.
1. cruel.
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kind 1    Audio Help   (kīnd)  Pronunciation Key 
adj.   kind·er, kind·est
  1. Of a friendly, generous, or warm-hearted nature.
  2. Showing sympathy or understanding; charitable: a kind word.
  3. Humane; considerate: kind to animals.
  4. Forbearing; tolerant: Our neighbor was very kind about the window we broke.
  5. Generous; liberal: kind words of praise.
  6. 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.

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