Definitions for kindness

kindness kind·ness

Spelling: [kahynd-nis]
IPA: /ˈkaɪnd nɪs/

Kindness is a 8 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 13 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 15 points.

You can make 140 anagrams from letters in kindness (deiknnss).

Definitions for kindness

noun

  1. the state or quality of being kind:
  2. a kind act; favor:
  3. kind behavior:
  4. friendly feeling; liking.

Origin of kindness

First recorded in 1250-1300, kindness is from the Middle English word kindenes. See kind1, -ness

Examples for kindness

It is the Germans who ride on white horses and surprise us with acts of kindness.

And she never so much as dreamt that he would cast an eye on her save in kindness.

He was resolved to let me see, that I should have nothing to expect from his kindness.

Dr. Edwards warns that Dawn is not acting out of the kindness of her heart—but then again, Dr. Edwards is shady as hell, too.

She is incapable of responding to kindness and enquiry, even very gentle flirting on the part of a co-worker.

But do try to believe, at the same time, that my own selfishness has been a kindness to you.

This object, through the kindness of friends, was accomplished.

He is to be admired for his kindness and genuine pastoral concern for all the members of his flock.

It won't be much, but I should like to do it on account of his kindness about the boat.

Spall plays him brilliantly as a grumbling, grunting beast of a man whose sensitivity and kindness emerges slowly.

Word Value for kindness
Scrable

13

Words with friends

15

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