Synonyms: form, kind, sort, variety
Definition: a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
Usage: sculpture is a form of art; what kinds of desserts are there?
Similar words: category
Definition: a general concept that marks divisions or coordinations in a conceptual scheme
Definition: tolerant and forgiving under provocation
Usage: our neighbor was very kind about the window our son broke
Similar words: forgiving
Definition: inclined or able to forgive and show mercy
Usage: a kindly forgiving nature; a forgiving embrace to the naughty child
Definition: agreeable, conducive to comfort
Usage: a dry climate kind to asthmatics; the genial sunshine; hot summer pavements are anything but kind to the feet
Similar words: hospitable
Definition: favorable to life and growth
Usage: soil sufficiently hospitable for forest growth; a hospitable environment
Synonyms: kind
Definition: having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
Usage: kind to sick patients; a kind master; kind words showing understanding and sympathy; thanked her for her kind letter
Similar words: gracious, benignant
Definition: characterized by kindness and warm courtesy especially of a king to his subjects
Usage: our benignant king
Similar words: benign
Definition: kindness of disposition or manner
Usage: the benign ruler of millions; benign intentions
Similar words: benevolent, kindly, large-hearted, openhearted, charitable, good-hearted, sympathetic
Definition: showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity
Usage: was charitable in his opinions of others; kindly criticism; a kindly act; sympathetic words; a large-hearted mentor
Similar words: gentle
Definition: having or showing a kindly or tender nature
Usage: the gentle touch of her hand; her gentle manner was comforting; a gentle sensitive nature; gentle blue eyes
Similar words: kind-hearted, kindhearted
Definition: having or proceeding from an innately kind disposition
Usage: a generous and kindhearted teacher