Meaning & use
kindness
The quality of being friendly, generous, and considerate toward others.
See it in a sentence
Her kindness toward strangers made a lasting impression on everyone she met.
A small act of kindness, like holding the door, can brighten someone's day.
A note on using this word
"Kindness" can also mean a specific helpful act, as in "she did me a kindness."
Words with a similar meaning
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Words with an opposite meaning
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