Kindness
/ˈkaɪndnəs/
Definitions
The quality of being friendly, generous, and considerate.
/ˈkaɪndnəs/
The teacher's kindness made the students feel comfortable.
💡 Simply: Kindness is when you're nice to other people and do things to make them happy. Like, if you share your toys, that’s kindness!
👶 For kids: Being nice to people. Like helping them or sharing with them.
More Examples
Showing kindness to others can brighten their day.
We were touched by their kindness and generosity.
How It's Used
"Her acts of kindness towards the homeless were widely recognized."
"The customer appreciated the kindness shown by the shop assistant."
Idioms & expressions
Acts of kindness
Examples of helpful, considerate, and generous actions.
"Small acts of kindness can have a big impact on someone's day."
Kindness goes a long way
Being kind and helpful is very effective and can have a significant positive impact.
"The manager’s kindness goes a long way in building positive relationships with employees."
From Middle English *kindnesse, kindenes, kindenesse*, from *kind* (“kind, gentle, natural”) + *-ness* (suffix forming nouns). The word's roots can be traced to Old English *cynd* ('natural, innate') and its Germanic origins.
Used extensively across various historical texts, with a consistent emphasis on moral and ethical behavior.
Memory tip
Think of being kind like having a 'kind' heart – filled with warmth and care.