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   Kind·ness

   /ˈkīn(d)nəs/

   

   noun

   • 1. the quality of being friendly, generous, and considerate: "he thanked them for their kindness and support" Similar kindlinesskind-heartednesswarm-heartednesstender-heartednessgoodwillaffectionatenessaffectionwarmthgentlenesstendernessconcerncareconsiderationconsideratenesshelpfulnessthoughtfulnessunselfishnessselflessnessaltruismcompassionsympathyunderstandingbig-heartednessbenevolencebenignityfriendlinessneighborlinesshospitalityamiabilitycourteousnesspublic-spiritednessgenerositymagnanimityindulgencepatiencetolerancecharitablenessgraciousnessleniencehumanenessmercifulnessinformal:decencyliterary:bounteousnessOpposite unkindnessmeanness
   • ▪ a kind act: "it is a kindness I shall never forget" Similar kind actgood deedact of kindnessgood turnfavoract of assistanceservicehelpaidOpposite disservice

   Scrabble Points: 13

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   • I

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   • N

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   • D

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   • N

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   • S

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