kind

a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

• “sculpture is a form of art”
• “what kinds of desserts are there?”

serving as an essential component

• “a cardinal rule”
• “the central cause of the problem”
• “an example that was fundamental to the argument”
• “computers are fundamental to modern industrial structure”

liberal

• “kind words of praise”

conducive to comfort; beneficial

• “the genial sunshine”
• “a kind climate”
• “hot summer pavements are anything but kind to the feet”

expressing sympathy

characterized by mercy, and compassion

• “compassionate toward disadvantaged people”
• “kind to animals”
• “a humane judge”

agreeable

• “a dry climate kind to asthmatics”

helpful to other people

• “helping an old lady with her bundles was his kind deed for the day”

tolerant and forgiving under provocation

• “our neighbor was very kind about the window our son broke”

showing consideration and anticipation of needs

• “it was thoughtful of you to bring flowers”
• “a neighbor showed thoughtful attention”

generously responsive

• “good-hearted but inept efforts to help”
• “take a kindly interest”
• “a kindly gentleman”
• “an openhearted gift to charity”