kindnesses

[kahynd-nis]

noun

the state or quality of being kind: kindness to animals.

a kind act; favor: his many kindnesses to me.

kind behavior: I will never forget your kindness.

friendly feeling; liking.

Origin:
1250–1300; Middle English kindenes. See kind¹, -ness

Related forms

self-kind·ness, noun

Synonyms
1, 3. benignity, benevolence, humanity, generosity, charity, sympathy, compassion, tenderness. 2. good turn.

Antonyms
1. malevolence. 3. cruelty.

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Kindnesses is always a great word to know.

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