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2kind adjective
kind·er; kind·est
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 smileoften + to My uncle has always been very kind to me.
2used 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]
3used 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?]
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