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KINDNESS Synonyms

There are 20 synonyms of the word kindness. (exact relations)
There are 15 hypernyms of the word kindness. (close relations)
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benevolence
nounn
noun

• disposition to do good

• an inclination to do kind or charitable acts

• an act intending or showing kindness and good will

care
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something

• judiciousness in avoiding harm or danger

• an anxious feeling

• a cause for feeling concern

• attention and management implying responsibility for safety

• activity involved in maintaining something in good working order

verb

• feel concern or interest

• provide care for

• to hope, to desire or to prefer to have something, or to do something

• be in charge of, act on, or dispose of

• be concerned with

charity
nounn
noun

• a foundation created to promote the public good (not for assistance to any particular individuals)

• a kindly and lenient attitude toward people

• an activity or gift that benefits the public at large

• pinnate-leaved European perennial having bright blue or white flowers

• an institution set up to provide help to the needy

compassion
nounn
noun

• a deep awareness of and sympathy for another's suffering

• the humane quality of understanding the suffering of others and wanting to do something about it

consideration
nounn
noun

• the process of giving careful thought to something

• information that should be kept in mind when making a decision

• a discussion of a topic (as in a meeting)

• kind and considerate regard for others

• a fee charged in advance to retain the services of someone

• a considerate and thoughtful act

empathy
nounn
noun

• understanding and entering into another's feelings

friendliness
nounn
noun

• a feeling of liking for another person; enjoyment in their company

• a friendly disposition

generosity
nounn
noun

• the trait of being willing to give your money or time

• acting generously

gentleness
nounn
noun

• the property possessed by a slope that is very gradual

• acting in a manner that is gentle and mild and even-tempered

goodwill
noun, adjectiven, adj
noun

• (accounting) an intangible asset valued according to the advantage or reputation a business has acquired (over and above its tangible assets)

• the friendly hope that something will succeed

• a disposition to kindness and compassion

grace
verb, nounv, n
noun

• (Greek mythology) one of three sisters who were the givers of beauty and charm; a favorite subject for sculptors

• (Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence

• elegance and beauty of movement or expression

• a sense of propriety and consideration for others

• a disposition to kindness and compassion

• a period of time past the deadline for fulfilling an obligation during which a penalty that would be imposed for being late is waived, especially an extended period granted as a special favor

• a short prayer of thanks before a meal

• (Christian theology) the free and unmerited favor or beneficence of God

verb

• make more attractive by adding ornament, colour, etc.

• be beautiful to look at

helpfulness
nounn
noun

• the property of providing useful assistance

• friendliness evidence by a kindly and helpful disposition

love
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

• any object of warm affection or devotion

• a beloved person; used as terms of endearment

• a deep feeling of sexual desire and attraction

• a score of zero in tennis or squash

• sexual activities (often including sexual intercourse) between two people

verb

• have a great affection or liking for

• get pleasure from

• be enamored or in love with

• have sexual intercourse with

sympathy
nounn
noun

• an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion

• sharing the feelings of others (especially feelings of sorrow or anguish)

• a relation of affinity or harmony between people; whatever affects one correspondingly affects the other

thoughtfulness
nounn
noun

• a calm, lengthy, intent consideration

• kind and considerate regard for others

• the trait of thinking carefully before acting

• a considerate and thoughtful act

tolerance
nounn
noun

• the power or capacity of an organism to tolerate unfavorable environmental conditions

• a disposition to allow freedom of choice and behavior

• the act of tolerating something

• willingness to recognize and respect the beliefs or practices of others

• a permissible difference; allowing some freedom to move within limits

understanding
nounn
noun

• the cognitive condition of someone who understands

• the statement (oral or written) of an exchange of promises

• an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion

• the capacity for rational thought or inference or discrimination

adjective satellite

• characterized by understanding based on comprehension and discernment and empathy

warmth
nounn
noun

• the sensation caused by heat energy

• a warmhearted feeling

• the quality of having a moderate degree of heat

• the trait of being intensely emotional

• a quality proceeding from feelings of affection or love

benignity
nounn
noun

• the quality of being kind and gentle

• a kind act

forgivingness
nounn
noun

• tendency to be kind and forgiving

Best Hypernyms For KINDNESS

Here is a list of related hypernyms for kindness, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
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goodness action benevolence care charity compassion consideration empathy generosity good mercifulness mercy sympathy thoughtfulness virtue

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