B1nounemotionsrelationships
US/ˈkaɪnd.nəs/
UK/ˈkaɪnd.nəs/
the quality of being friendly, generous and caring toward other people
In context
I will never forget her kindness when I was ill.
Thank you for your kindness; the dinner was lovely.
The old man showed kindness to everyone who visited his shop.
Words that go with kindness
noun + preposition
- act of kindnessA small act of kindness can change someone's day.
verb + noun
- show kindnessShe always shows kindness to new students.
- repay kindnessHe wanted to repay her kindness one day.
verb + preposition
- treat with kindnessThe staff treat every patient with kindness.
adjective + noun
- random kindnessRandom kindness from strangers surprised him.
- human kindnessThe story is full of human kindness.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
Thank you for your kind.Correct: Thank you for your kindness.