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Kindness: meaning, definitions and examples

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kindness

 

[ ˈkʌɪn(d)nəs ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

showing compassion

Kindness is the quality of being friendly, generous, and considerate. It involves showing compassion, empathy, and understanding towards others. Kindness is often expressed through acts of helping, giving, and supporting those in need. It is a fundamental aspect of human nature that fosters positive relationships and creates a sense of community.

Synonyms

compassion, consideration, empathy, generosity

Examples of usage

  • Her kindness towards the homeless man touched everyone's hearts.
  • The kindness of strangers restored his faith in humanity.
  • Small acts of kindness can make a big difference in someone's day.

Translations

Translations of the word "kindness" in other languages:

🇵🇹 bondade

🇮🇳 दयालुता

🇩🇪 Güte

🇮🇩 kebaikan

🇺🇦 доброта

🇵🇱 życzliwość

🇯🇵 優しさ (yasashisa)

🇫🇷 gentillesse

🇪🇸 bondad

🇹🇷 nezaket

🇰🇷 친절 (chinjeol)

🇸🇦 لطف (lutf)

🇨🇿 laskavost

🇸🇰 láskavosť

🇨🇳 善良 (shànliáng)

🇸🇮 prijaznost

🇮🇸 góðvild

🇰🇿 мейірімділік

🇬🇪 სიკეთე (sikete)

🇦🇿 mehribanlıq

🇲🇽 bondad

Etymology

The word 'kindness' originated from the Old English word 'cynnes', which meant 'family, race, kind, or nature'. Over time, the meaning evolved to include the quality of being friendly and generous. Kindness has been valued and promoted in various cultures and religions as a virtue that leads to harmony and well-being in society. Acts of kindness have been celebrated in literature, art, and philosophy as essential expressions of humanity.

See also: kind, kinden, kindergarten, kindle, kindling, kindly, kindred, kinds, unkind, unkindly, unkindness.

Word Frequency Rank

At #5,294 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.