kindliness
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| —adj , -lier, -liest | |
| 1. | having a sympathetic or warm-hearted nature |
| 2. | motivated by warm and sympathetic feelings: a kindly act |
| 3. | pleasant, mild, or agreeable: a kindly climate |
| 4. | archaic natural; normal |
| —adv | |
| 5. | in a considerate or humane way |
| 6. | with tolerance or forbearance: he kindly forgave my rudeness |
| 7. | cordially; pleasantly: he greeted us kindly |
| 8. | please (often used to express impatience or formality): will you kindly behave yourself! |
| 9. | archaic in accordance with nature; appropriately |
| 10. | not take kindly to to react unfavourably towards |
| 'kindliness | |
| —n | |
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Example sentences
Wherever lie went he im- pressed those whom he met with his intelligence, kindliness, and general alertness.
He had strong views, but they were always expressed with loyalty and kindliness.
He was in all respects a great judge, beloved by the bar for his kindliness, and honored for his learning and upright character.
And with absolute dependability they will interpret kindliness or a softening of discipline as a sign of weakness to be exploited.
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