kind is the dictionary form of kinds Definition of kind
1
[ noun ] a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

Synonyms

sort form variety

Examples

"sculpture is a form of art" "what kinds of desserts are there?"

2
[ adjective ] having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

Examples

"kind to sick patients" "a kind master" "kind words showing understanding and sympathy" "thanked her for her kind letter"

3
[ adjective ] liberal

Examples

"kind words of praise"

4
[ adjective ] conducive to comfort; beneficial

Synonyms

genial

Examples

"the genial sunshine" "a kind climate" "hot summer pavements are anything but kind to the feet"

5
[ adjective ] agreeable

Examples

"a dry climate kind to asthmatics"

6
[ adjective ] tolerant and forgiving under provocation

Synonyms

tolerant

Examples

"our neighbor was very kind about the window our son broke"

7
[ adjective ] showing consideration and anticipation of needs

Synonyms

thoughtful

Examples

"it was thoughtful of you to bring flowers" "a neighbor showed thoughtful attention"

8
[ adjective ] characterized by mercy, and compassion

Synonyms

merciful

Examples

"compassionate toward disadvantaged people" "kind to animals" "a humane judge"

9
[ adjective ] generously responsive

Examples

"good-hearted but inept efforts to help" "take a kindly interest" "a kindly gentleman" "an openhearted gift to charity"

10
[ adjective ] expressing sympathy
11
[ adjective ] helpful to other people

Examples

"helping an old lady with her bundles was his kind deed for the day"

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[ noun ] Last name, frequency rank in the U.S. is 24549
13
[ adjective ] generously responsive

Examples

"good-hearted but inept efforts to help" "take a kindly interest" "a kindly gentleman" "an openhearted gift to charity"

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