Kind'ness, n.

n. [From kind, the adjective.] 1. The quality of being kind; good will; benevolence; that temper or disposition which delights in contributing to the happiness of others, which is exercised cheerfully in gratifying their wishes, supplying their wants, or alleviating their distresses; benignity of nature. I do fear thy nature; It is too full of the milk of human kindness To catch the nearest way. Shak. There is no man whose kindness we may not some time want, or by whose malice we may not some time suffer. Rambler. 2. A kind act; an act of good will; beneficence; as, to do a great kindness. Syn. — Good-will; benignity; grace; tenderness; compassion; humanity; indulgence; clemency; mildness; gentleness; goodness; generosity; beneficence; favor; affection.