2 kind
Function:
adjectiveInflected forms:
kind·er; kind·estMeaning:
1 : having or showing a gentle nature and a desire to help others : wanting and liking to do good things and to bring happiness to others ▪ A kind old woman took the cat in and nursed it back to health. ▪ It was very kind of you to show me the way. ▪ Thank you for your kind words. ▪ a kind smile —often + to ▪ My uncle has always been very kind to me.
2 —used to say that something does not cause harm, is not harsh or unpleasant, etc. —usually + to ▪ Old age has been very kind to her: she still looks great at 84. ▪ a soap that is kind to your hands ▪ The critics have not been kind to her latest novel. [=they have harshly criticized her latest novel]
3 —used to make a formal request ▪ Would you be kind enough to show me the way? = Would you be so kind as to show me the way? [=would you please show me the way?]
2 —used to say that something does not cause harm, is not harsh or unpleasant, etc. —usually + to ▪ Old age has been very kind to her: she still looks great at 84. ▪ a soap that is kind to your hands ▪ The critics have not been kind to her latest novel. [=they have harshly criticized her latest novel]
3 —used to make a formal request ▪ Would you be kind enough to show me the way? = Would you be so kind as to show me the way? [=would you please show me the way?]