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- [kahynd-lee-nis]
- /ˈkaɪnd li nɪs/
- /ˈkaɪndlɪnɪs/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [kahynd-lee-nis]
- /ˈkaɪnd li nɪs/
Definitions of kindliness word
- noun kindliness the state or quality of being kindly; benevolence. 1
- noun kindliness a kindly deed. 1
- noun kindliness The quality of being kind, warmhearted, or gentle; kindness. 1
- noun kindliness The state of feeling kindly towards someone or something, or the actions inspired thereby. 0
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Origin of kindliness
First appearance:
before 1400 One of the 24% oldest English words
late Middle English word dating back to 1400-50; See origin at kindly, -ness
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Parts of speech for Kindliness
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
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kindliness popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 71% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
kindliness usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for kindliness
noun kindliness
- benignity — the quality of being benign; favourable attitude
- office — Microsoft Office
- charitable — A charitable organization or activity helps and supports people who are ill, very poor, or who have a disability.
- sympathy — harmony of or agreement in feeling, as between persons or on the part of one person with respect to another.
- goodness — the state or quality of being good.
Antonyms for kindliness
noun kindliness
- incompatibility — not compatible; unable to exist together in harmony: She asked for a divorce because they were utterly incompatible.
- indifference — lack of interest or concern: We were shocked by their indifference toward poverty.
- cruelty — Cruelty is behaviour that deliberately causes pain or distress to people or animals.
- harshness — ungentle and unpleasant in action or effect: harsh treatment; harsh manners.
- hatred — the feeling of one who hates; intense dislike or extreme aversion or hostility.
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