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kindness.

The state of being kind.

8 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈkaɪnd.nəs//ˈkaɪnd.nɪs/
  1. The state of being kind.

    uncountable · usually
    Jamie's kindness is legendary, so much that people have taken advantage of her.
  2. An instance of kind or charitable behaviour.

    uncountable · usually
    How can I thank you for your many kindnesses?
    Do me a kindness and leave.
Where this word comes from

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

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