kind meaning and definition

KIND noun

Definition of kind (noun)

1. a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
   • "sculpture is a form of art"; "what kinds of desserts are there?"
   • synonyms: form, sort, variety

KIND adjective

Definition of kind (adjective)

1. 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"
   • antonym: unkind
2. agreeable, conducive to comfort
   • "a dry climate kind to asthmatics"; "the genial sunshine";"hot summer pavements are anything but kind to the feet"
   • synonyms: genial
3. tolerant and forgiving under provocation
   • "our neighbor was very kind about the window our son broke"
   • synonyms: tolerant