Definition of KINDNESS

kindness

Plural: kindnesses

Noun

  • The quality of being friendly, generous, and considerate.
  • the quality of being warmhearted and considerate and humane and sympathetic
  • tendency to be kind and forgiving
  • a kind act
  • The state of being kind.
  • An instance of kind or charitable behaviour.

Examples

  • Do me a kindness and leave.
  • How can I thank you for your many kindnesses?
  • i'm going to turn a blind eye to this misdemeanour, out of the kindness of my heart.
  • Jamie's kindness is legendary, so much that people have taken advantage of her.
  • There’s no room for KINDNESS when strategically placing a blocking tile in Words With Friends.

Origin / Etymology

From Middle English kindenesse, equivalent to kind + -ness.

Antonyms

unkindness

Scrabble Score: 13

kindness: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
kindness: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
kindness: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 15

kindness: valid Words With Friends Word