kind·li·ness /ˈkaɪn(d)linəs/
親切,慈愛,親切的行為
Kind·li·ness n.
1. Natural inclination; natural course. [Obs.]
2. The quality or state of being kindly; benignity; benevolence; gentleness; tenderness; as, kindliness of disposition, of treatment, or of words.
In kind a father, but not in kindliness. --Sackville.
3. Softness; mildness; propitiousness; as, kindliness of weather, or of a season.
Fruits and corn are much advanced by temper of the air and
kindliness of seasons. --Whitlock.
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kindliness
n : friendliness evidence by a kindly and helpful disposition
[syn: helpfulness]