kind-hearted
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kind-hearted
adj
characterized by kindness; sympathetic
ˌkind-ˈheartedly adv
ˌkind-ˈheartedness n
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Adj. | 1. | kind-hearted - having or proceeding from an innately kind disposition; "a generous and kindhearted teacher" kind - having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior; "kind to sick patients"; "a kind master"; "kind words showing understanding and sympathy"; "thanked her for her kind letter" |
kind-hearted
adjective sympathetic, kind, generous, helpful, tender, humane, compassionate, gracious, amicable, considerate, altruistic, good-natured, tender-hearted He was a warm, generous and kind-hearted man.
cold, severe, harsh, cruel, selfish, unkind, heartless, unsympathetic, hard-hearted, cold-hearted
cold, severe, harsh, cruel, selfish, unkind, heartless, unsympathetic, hard-hearted, cold-hearted
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kind2
(kaind) adjective ready or anxious to do good to others; friendly. He's such a kind man; It was very kind of you to look after the children yesterday.
ˈkindly adverb1. in a kind manner. She kindly lent me a handkerchief.
2. please. Would you kindly stop talking!
adjective having or showing a gentle and friendly nature. a kindly smile; a kindly old lady.
ˈkindliness nounˈkindness noun
the quality of being kind. I'll never forget her kindness; Thank you for all your kindness.
ˌkind-ˈhearted adjective having or showing kindness. She is too kind-hearted to hurt an animal.