noun
UK /ˈkaɪnd.nəs/ US /ˈkaɪnd.nəs/
B2 [ U ]
the quality of being kind: love and kindness
[ C ]
a kind action:
I wanted to thank them for all their kindnesses.
adjective
UK /kaɪnd/ US /kaɪnd/
generous, helpful, and thinking about other people's feelings:
She's a very kind and thoughtful person.
It's very kind of you to help us.
Please be kind to your sister!
formal Would you be kind enough to/so kind as to close the door? (= please would you do this)