Definition of kind

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  • kind is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 9
  • kind is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 9
  • kind is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 10

Definition of kind

  • agreeable, conducive to comfort (adjective)

    Examples

    1. a dry climate kind to asthmatics
    2. hot summer pavements are anything but kind to the feet

    Synonyms

    1. genial
  • tolerant and forgiving under provocation (adjective)

    Examples

    1. our neighbor was very kind about the window our son broke

    Synonyms

    1. tolerant
  • a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality (noun)

    Examples

    1. what kinds of desserts are there?

    Synonyms

    1. form
    2. sort
    3. variety
  • having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior (adjective)

    Examples

    1. kind to sick patients
    2. a kind master
    3. kind words showing understanding and sympathy
    4. thanked her for her kind letter

See definition of kind in Merriam Webster