[noun] a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality; "sculpture is a form of art"; "what kinds of desserts are there?" Synonyms:sort, form, variety
[adjective] having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior; "kind to sick patients"; "a kind master"; "kind words showing understanding and sympathy"; "thanked her for her kind letter"
[adjective] liberal; "kind words of praise"
[adjective] conducive to comfort; beneficial; "the genial sunshine"; "a kind climate"; "hot summer pavements are anything but kind to the feet" Synonyms:genial
[adjective] expressing sympathy
[adjective] characterized by mercy, and compassion; "compassionate toward disadvantaged people"; "kind to animals"; "a humane judge" Synonyms:merciful
[adjective] agreeable; "a dry climate kind to asthmatics"
[adjective] helpful to other people; "helping an old lady with her bundles was his kind deed for the day"
[adjective] tolerant and forgiving under provocation; "our neighbor was very kind about the window our son broke" Synonyms:tolerant
[adjective] showing consideration and anticipation of needs; "it was thoughtful of you to bring flowers"; "a neighbor showed thoughtful attention" Synonyms:thoughtful
[adjective] generously responsive; "good-hearted but inept efforts to help"; "take a kindly interest"; "a kindly gentleman"; "an openhearted gift to charity" Synonyms:good-hearted, ly, openhearted
