kindliness — index benevolence (disposition to do good), consideration (sympathetic regard), largess (generosity), philanthropy, pity, solace, und … Law dictionary
kindliness — noun The state of feeling kindly towards someone or something, or the actions inspired thereby. Elmo looked upon his only granddaughter with kindliness, and often relented to her demands for chocolate. Syn: charitability, friendliness … Wiktionary
kindliness — kindly ► ADVERB 1) in a kind manner. 2) please (used in a polite request). ► ADJECTIVE (kindlier, kindliest) ▪ kind; warm hearted. ● not take kindly to Cf. ↑not take kindly to … English terms dictionary
kindliness — noun Date: 15th century 1. the quality or state of being kindly 2. a kindly deed … New Collegiate Dictionary
kindliness — /kuynd lee nis/, n. 1. the state or quality of being kindly; benevolence. 2. a kindly deed. [1400 50; late ME; see KINDLY, NESS] * * * … Universalium
kindliness — I (Roget s IV) n. Syn. generosity, charity, benevolence; see kindness 1 . II (Roget s Thesaurus II) noun 1. Kindly, charitable interest in others: altruism, beneficence, benevolence, benignancy, benignity, charitableness, charity, goodwill, grace … English dictionary for students
kindliness — kind·li·ness || kaɪndlɪnɪs n. kindness, pleasantness, amiability; kindheartedness, warmheartedness; friendliness; gentleness, mildness … English contemporary dictionary
kindliness — n. 1. Benignity, kindness, benevolence, humanity, charity, sympathy, compassion, amiability, kind heartedness, good nature, good feeling, fellow feeling. 2. Mildness, softness, gentleness … New dictionary of synonyms
kindliness — n 1. goodness, benevolence, compassion, warm heartedness. See kindness(defs.1, 2). 2. good deed, good turn, act of kindness. See kindness(def.3) … A Note on the Style of the synonym finder
kindliness — kind·li·ness … English syllables
