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kind|li|ness
kind|li|ness «KYND lee nihs», noun.
1. kindly feeling or quality: »

These I have loved:…The cool kindliness of sheets (Rupert Brooke).

SYNONYM(S): benevolence.
2. a kindly act: »

The old lady thanked the boy for his kindliness when they got across the street.

SYNONYM(S): favor.

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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