Synonyms for kindness
| Grammar : Noun |
| Spell : kahynd-nis |
| Phonetic Transcription : ˈkaɪnd nɪs |
Top 10 synonyms for kindness
- accommodation
- aid
- alms
- amiability
- assistance
- benediction
- benefaction
- beneficence
- benison
- blessing
- boon
- boost
- bounty
- charity
- clemency
- consideration
- delicacy
- dispensation
- favor
- fellow feeling
- good deed
- good intention
- good turn
- goodness
- grace
- graciousness
- heart
- help
- helpfulness
- hospitality
- humanity
- indulgence
- kindliness
- lift
- magnanimity
- mercy
- mildness
- patience
- philanthropy
- relief
- serviceability
- solicitousness
- solicitude
- succor
- sweetness
- sympathy
- tact
- tenderness
- thoughtfulness
- tolerance
- understanding
- unselfishness
Définition of kindness
Origin :- c.1300, "courtesy, noble deeds," from kind (adj.) + -ness. Meaning "kind deeds; kind feelings" is from late 14c. Old English kyndnes meant "nation; produce, an increase."
- noun compassion, generosity
- noun helping act; service
- It won't be much, but I should like to do it on account of his kindness about the boat.
- Extract from : « Brave and Bold » by Horatio Alger
- But do try to believe, at the same time, that my own selfishness has been a kindness to you.
- Extract from : « The Spenders » by Harry Leon Wilson
- And she never so much as dreamt that he would cast an eye on her save in kindness.
- Extract from : « The Armourer's Prentices » by Charlotte M. Yonge
- This object, through the kindness of friends, was accomplished.
- Extract from : « Harriet, The Moses of Her People » by Sarah H. Bradford
- He was resolved to let me see, that I should have nothing to expect from his kindness.
- Extract from : « Clarissa, Volume 1 (of 9) » by Samuel Richardson
- "Ask Mrs. Holroyd if she will have the kindness to come here for a minute," he said to the servant.
- Extract from : « Viviette » by William J. Locke
- O the words of kindness, all to be expressed in vain, that flowed from her lips!
- Extract from : « Clarissa, Volume 1 (of 9) » by Samuel Richardson
- And I know papa will be so grateful to you for all your kindness to me!
- Extract from : « Within the Law » by Marvin Dana
- The family affection of the Jew, his kindness to his kindred, have become proverbial.
- Extract from : « The Man Shakespeare » by Frank Harris
- We must be ready to do good to all who are in need of our help and kindness.
- Extract from : « An Explanation of Luther's Small Catechism » by Joseph Stump
Antonyms for kindness
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