If you talk about a particular kindof thing, you are talking about one of the types or sorts of that thing.
The party needs a different kind of leadership. [+ of]
Had Jamie ever been in any kind of trouble? [+ of]
I'm not the kind of person to get married.
This book prize is the biggest of its kind in the world.
Ear pain of any kind must never be ignored.
2. countable noun
If you refer to someone's kind, you are referring to all the other people that are like them or that belong to the same class or set.
[disapproval]
I hate Lewis and his kind just as much as you do.
I can take care of your kind.
Synonyms: sort, set, type, ilk More Synonyms of kind
3.
See all kinds of
4.
See kind of
5.
See of a kind
6.
See one of a kind
7.
See two/three/four of a kind
8.
See in kind
9.
See in kind
More Synonyms of kind
kind adjective uses
(kaɪnd)
Word forms: comparative kinder, superlative kindest
1. adjective
Someone who is kind behaves in a gentle, caring, and helpful way towards other people.
She is warmhearted and kind to everyone and everything.
I must thank you for being so kind to me. [+ to]
It was very kind of you to come. [+ of]
kindlyadverb [ADVERB after verb]
'You seem tired this morning, Jenny,' she said kindly.
Synonyms: please, pray, if you don't mind, if you please More Synonyms of kind
2. adjective [verb-link ADJECTIVE]
You can use kind in expressions such as please be so kind as to and would you be kind enough to in order to ask someone to do something in a firm but polite way.
[politeness]
Please be so kind as to see to it that all the alterations are made at once!
I wonder if you'd be kind enough to call him.
3. graded adjective
Something that is kind emphasizes the good qualities in something, and perhaps makes it appear better than it really is.
Synonyms: flattering, becoming, enhancing More Synonyms of kind
4. See also kindly, kindness
kind in British English1
(kaɪnd)
adjective
1.
having a friendly or generous nature or attitude
2.
helpful to others or to another
a kind deed
3.
considerate or humane
4.
cordial; courteous (esp in the phrase kind regards)
5.
pleasant; agreeable; mild
a kind climate
6. informal
beneficial or not harmful
a detergent that is kind to the hands
7. archaic
loving
Word origin
Old English gecynde natural, native; see kind2
kind in British English2
(kaɪnd)
noun
1.
a class or group having characteristics in common; sort; type
two of a kind
what kind of creature?
2.
an instance or example of a class or group, esp a rudimentary one
heating of a kind
3.
essential nature or character
the difference is one of kind rather than degree
4. archaic
gender or sex
5. archaic
nature; the natural order
6. in kind
7. kind of
▶ USAGE The mixture of plural and singular constructions, although often used informally withkind and sort, should be avoided in serious writing: children enjoy those kinds (not those kind) of stories; these sorts (not these sort) of distinctions are becoming blurred
Word origin
Old English gecynd nature; compare Old English cynkin, Gothic kuni race, Old High German kikunt, Latin gens
kind in American English
(kaɪnd)
noun
1. Archaic
a.
origin
b.
nature
c.
manner; way
2.
a natural group or division [the rodent kind]
sometimes used in compounds [humankind]
3.
essential character
4.
sort; variety; class
adjective
5.
sympathetic, friendly, gentle, tenderhearted, generous, etc.
6.
cordial
kind regards
7. Archaic
loving; affectionate
8. Obsolete
natural; native
Idioms:
after one's (or its) kind
all kinds of
in kind
kind of
of a kind
SYNONYMY NOTE: kind implies the possession of sympathetic or generous qualities, either habitually orspecifically, or is applied to actions manifesting these [he is kind only to his mother, your kind remarks]; kindly usually implies a characteristic nature or general disposition marked by such qualities[his kindly old uncle]; benign suggests a mild or kindly nature and is applied especially to a gracious superior[a benign employer]; benevolent implies a charitable or altruistic inclination to do good [his benevolent interest in orphans]
OPPOSITES: unkind, unfeeling, cruel
Word origin
ME kynd < OE cynd, akin to Ger kind, child, ON kundr, son < IE *ĝṇti- (> L natio, UNRESOLVED CROSS REF) < base *ĝen-: see genus
More idioms containing
kind
be two of a kind
COBUILD Collocations
kind
specific kind
Examples of 'kind' in a sentence
kind
They were a different kind of games.
Times, Sunday Times (2017)
We know it will take them a bit of time to get over that kind of stuff.
The Sun (2016)
This is exactly the kind of relationship people wish existed more in the economy.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
There are two kinds of red berry sprawling over the hedges now.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
She says that her design is one of a kind.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
Why anyone regards this kind of thing as entertainment is beyond me.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
That kind of attitude under that kind of pressure proves that anything is possible.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
So we have an opportunity to lead the way on these kind of innovations.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
They were just kind of there.
Times, Sunday Times (2017)
You are obviously a kind and caring individual.
Times, Sunday Times (2011)
What voters want is a broader conservatism rather than a wholly different kind.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
People know these kinds of facts now.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
You kind of get past that though.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
There are two kinds of negative emotion.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
This is a nice place and the staff are friendly and kind.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
Those are the kind of things we really home in on now.
The Sun (2011)
We have to change those kinds of attitudes.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
What kind of weather might that bring next winter?
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
You could kind of feel something was happening.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
They worked it out in some kind of way.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
They were kind enough to come here and build them for us?
Bruce Feiler WALKING THE BIBLE (2001)
The new grey faceless maps were just one aspect of a new kind of war.
Len Deighton Bomber
Thank you again for this very kind deed.
The Sun (2009)
Violence of one kind or another is rarely far away.
The Times Literary Supplement (2011)
You need to adapt when you come to this kind of league.
The Sun (2013)
Try different settings for different kinds of books.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
We got close and he was kind and caring.
The Sun (2016)
In other languages
kind
British English: kind /kaɪnd/ ADJECTIVE
Someone who is kind is friendly and helps you.
Thank you for being so kind to me.
American English: kind
Arabic: حَنُونٌ
Brazilian Portuguese: amável
Chinese: 仁慈的
Croatian: ljubazan
Czech: laskavý
Danish: venlig
Dutch: aardig
European Spanish: amable servicial
Finnish: ystävällinen
French: gentil
German: liebenswürdig
Greek: ευγενικός
Italian: gentile
Japanese: 親切な
Korean: 친절한
Norwegian: snill
Polish: uprzejmy
European Portuguese: amável
Romanian: amabil
Russian: добрый
Latin American Spanish: amable
Swedish: snäll
Thai: ใจดี
Turkish: iyi kalpli
Ukrainian: добрий
Vietnamese: tử tế
British English: kind /kaɪnd/ NOUN
A kind of thing is a type or sort of that thing.
What kind of car is that?
American English: kind
Arabic: نَوْعٌ
Brazilian Portuguese: tipo
Chinese: 种类
Croatian: vrsta
Czech: druh typ
Danish: slags
Dutch: soort type
European Spanish: especie clase
Finnish: laji
French: sorte
German: Art
Greek: είδος
Italian: tipo
Japanese: 種類
Korean: 종류
Norwegian: slag type
Polish: rodzaj
European Portuguese: tipo
Romanian: fel
Russian: вид тип
Latin American Spanish: especie tipo
Swedish: sort
Thai: ชนิด
Turkish: tür
Ukrainian: різновид
Vietnamese: loại dạng
All related terms of 'kind'
in kind
If you respond in kind , you react to something that someone has done to you by doing the same thing to them.
kind of
You use kind of when you want to say that something or someone can be roughly described in a particular way.
of a kind
You can use of a kind to indicate that something is not as good as it might be expected to be, but that it seems to be the best that is possible or available .
kind-hearted
If you describe someone as kind-hearted , you mean that they are kind , caring , and generous .
specific kind
If you talk about a particular kind of thing, you are talking about one of the types or sorts of that thing.
benefit in kind
a nonpecuniary benefit , such as a company car or medical insurance , given to an employee
one-of-a-kind
If you refer to someone or something as one of a kind , you mean that there is nobody or nothing else like them.
three of a kind
a set of three cards of the same denomination
be two of a kind
to be two very similar people
after one's (or its) kind
in agreement with one's (or its) nature
two/three/four of a kind
If you refer , for example , to two, three , or four of a kind , you mean two, three, or four similar people or things that seem to go well or belong together .
perpetual motion of the first kind
motion of a hypothetical mechanism that continues indefinitely without any external source of energy. It is impossible in practice because of friction
perpetual motion of the second kind
motion of a hypothetical mechanism that derives its energy from a source at a lower temperature . It is impossible in practice because of the second law of thermodynamics
Chinese translation of 'kind'
kind
(kaɪnd)
adj
[person, action, smile, voice]友好的 (yǒuhǎo de)
⇒ They are all extremely kind and helpful.他们都很友好，乐于助人。 (Tāmen dōu hěn yǒuhǎo, lèyú zhùrén.)
⇒ Thank you. You've been very kind.谢谢，你太好心了。 (Xièxie, nǐ tài hǎoxīn le.)
n(c)
(= type, sort) 种(種)类(類) (zhǒnglèi) (个(個), gè)
an opportunity to meet all kinds of people与(與)各种(種)各样(樣)的人见(見)面的机(機)会(會) (yǔ gè zhǒng gè yàng de rén jiànmiàn de jīhuì)
it was kind of them to help他们(們)来(來)帮(幫)忙真是太好了 (tāmen lái bāngmáng zhēn shì tài hǎo le)
would you be kind enough to or so kind as to close the window?麻烦(煩)你把窗户(戶)关(關)上好吗(嗎)？ (Máfan nǐ bǎ chuānghu guānshàng hǎo ma?)
he's a kind of explorer他可以说(說)是个(個)探险(險)者 (tā kěyǐ shuō shì gè tànxiǎnzhě)
she's kind of cute (inf) 她还(還)算可爱(愛) (tā hái suàn kě'ài)
in kind (= similarly) 以牙还(還)牙 (yǐ yá huán yá) (= not in money) 以物偿(償)付 (yǐ wù cháng fù)
payment in kind以货(貨)代款 (yǐ huò dài kuǎn)
to be two/three/four of a kind两(兩)/三/四个(個)都属(屬)同一类(類) (liǎng/sān/sì gè dōu shǔ tóng yī lèi)
All related terms of 'kind'
in kind
( similarly ) 以牙还(還)牙 yǐ yá huán yá
payment in kind
以货(貨)代款 yǐ huò dài kuǎn
she's kind of cute
( inf ) 她还(還)算可爱(愛) tā hái suàn kě'ài
he's a kind of explorer
他可以说(說)是个(個)探险(險)者 tā kěyǐ shuō shì gè tànxiǎnzhě
it was kind of them to help
他们(們)来(來)帮(幫)忙真是太好了 tāmen lái bāngmáng zhēn shì tài hǎo le
I think he's the most charming, considerate man I've ever met.
good
It's very good of you to help out at such short notice.
loving
a loving husband and father
kindly
He was a stern critic but an extremely kindly man.
understanding
Her boss, who was very understanding, gave her time off.
concerned
friendly
He has been friendly to me.
neighbourly
I invited them to dinner as a neighbourly gesture of goodwill.
gentle
a quiet and gentle man who liked sports and enjoyed life
generous
He was not generous enough to congratulate his successor.
mild
He is a mild man, reasonable almost to the point of blandness.
obliging
He was a most polite and obliging young man.
sympathetic
It may be that he sees you only as a sympathetic friend.
charitable
Some people take a less charitable view of his behaviour.
thoughtful
a thoughtful and caring man
benign
Critics of the scheme take a less benign view.
humane
Their aim is for a more just and humane society.
affectionate
compassionate
My father was a deeply compassionate man.
clement
Her other stories are clement and compassionate.
gracious
a sinner saved through God's gracious mercy
indulgent
His indulgent mother was willing to let him do what he wanted.
benevolent
a most benevolent employer
attentive
He is a wonderful host and is always attentive to his guests.
amiable
She had been surprised at how amiable and polite he had seemed.
courteous
amicable
The meeting ended on reasonably amicable terms.
lenient
The Professor takes a slightly more lenient view.
cordial
congenial
philanthropic
the philanthropic aims of the organization
unselfish
propitious
beneficent
In 1909 nuns were running more than 1,000 beneficent institutions.
kind-hearted
He was a warm, generous and kind-hearted man.
bounteous
tender-hearted
Opposites
severe
,
harsh
,
cruel
,
vicious
,
unkind
,
heartless
,
merciless
,
unsympathetic
,
hard-hearted
2 (adjective)
Synonyms
flattering
It wasn't a very flattering photograph.
becoming
Softer fabrics are much more becoming than stiffer ones.
enhancing
1 (noun)
Definition
a class or group having characteristics in common
They developed a new kind of film-making.
Synonyms
class
a new class of personal computer
sort
type
There are various types of the disease.
variety
She grows 12 varieties of old-fashioned roses.
brand
the British brand of socialism
grade
Staff turnover is high among junior grades.
category
The entries were organised into six different categories.
genre
his love of films and novels in the horror genre
classification
several different classifications of vehicles
league
Her success has taken her out of my league.
2 (noun)
Definition
a class or group having characteristics in common
Lewis and his kind are the best sort of people.
Synonyms
sort
What sort of person is he?
set
type
She doesn't seem like the type to shoplift.
ilk
politicians and their ilk
family
foods in the cabbage family, such as Brussels sprouts
race
We welcome students of all races, faiths and nationalities.
species
There are several thousand species of trees here.
breed
rare breeds of cattle
genus
all the species of a particular genus
3 (noun)
Definition
a class or group having characteristics in common
Donations came in from all kinds of people.
Synonyms
nature
This – and other books of a similar nature – are urgently needed.
sort
type
manner
What manner of place is this?
style
six scenes in the style of a classical Greek tragedy
quality
The pretentious quality of the poetry.
character
Moscow's reforms were socialist in character.
make-up
He became convinced that there was some fatal flaw in his make-up.
habit
stamp
Monty is a man of a very different stamp.
description
Events of this description occurred daily.
mould
every man of heroic mould who struggles up to eminence
essence
Some claim that Ireland's very essence is expressed through its language.
temperament
His impulsive temperament regularly got him into difficulties.
persuasion
calibre
disposition
his friendly and cheerful disposition
phrases
See kind of
See of a kind
Usage note
It is common in informal speech to combine singular and plural in sentences like children enjoy those kind of stories. However, this is not acceptable in careful writing, where the plural must be used consistently: children enjoy those kinds of stories.
Additional synonyms
in the sense of amiable
Definition
having a pleasant nature
She had been surprised at how amiable and polite he had seemed.
Synonyms
pleasant,
kind,
kindly,
pleasing,
friendly,
attractive,
engaging,
charming,
obliging,
delightful,
cheerful,
benign,
winning,
agreeable,
good-humoured,
lovable,
sociable,
genial,
affable,
congenial,
winsome,
good-natured,
sweet-tempered,
likable or likeable
in the sense of amicable
Definition
characterized by friendliness
The meeting ended on reasonably amicable terms.
Synonyms
friendly,
kindly,
brotherly,
civil,
neighbourly,
peaceful,
polite,
harmonious,
good-humoured,
amiable,
courteous,
cordial,
sociable,
fraternal,
peaceable
in the sense of attentive
Definition
considerately helpful
He is a wonderful host and is always attentive to his guests.
Synonyms
considerate,
kind,
civil,
devoted,
helpful,
obliging,
accommodating,
polite,
thoughtful,
gracious,
conscientious,
respectful,
courteous,
gallant
Synonyms of 'kind'
kind
Explore 'kind' in the dictionary
Additional synonyms
in the sense of becoming
Softer fabrics are much more becoming than stiffer ones.
Synonyms
flattering,
pretty,
attractive,
enhancing,
elegant,
neat,
stylish,
graceful,
tasteful,
well-chosen,
comely (old-fashioned)
in the sense of beneficent
Definition
charitable
In 1909 nuns were running more than 1,000 beneficent institutions.
Synonyms
charitable,
benign,
benevolent,
philanthropic,
bountiful,
bounteous,
munificent,
princely
in the sense of benevolent
a most benevolent employer
Synonyms
kind,
good,
kindly,
understanding,
caring,
liberal,
generous,
obliging,
sympathetic,
humanitarian,
charitable,
benign,
humane,
compassionate,
gracious,
indulgent,
amiable,
amicable,
lenient,
cordial,
considerate,
affable,
congenial,
altruistic,
philanthropic,
bountiful,
beneficent,
well-disposed,
kind-hearted,
warm-hearted,
bounteous,
tender-hearted
in the sense of benign
Definition
showing kindliness
Critics of the scheme take a less benign view.
Synonyms
benevolent,
kind,
kindly,
warm,
liberal,
friendly,
generous,
obliging,
sympathetic,
favourable,
compassionate,
gracious,
amiable,
genial,
affable,
complaisant
in the sense of brand
Definition
a particular kind or variety
the British brand of socialism
Synonyms
type,
make,
sort,
kind,
class,
quality,
variety,
species,
strain,
grade,
cast
in the sense of breed
Definition
a group of animals, esp. domestic animals, within a species, that have certain clearly defined characteristics
rare breeds of cattle
Synonyms
variety,
family,
line,
sort,
kind,
race,
class,
stock,
type,
species,
strain,
pedigree
in the sense of category
Definition
a class or group of things or people with some quality or qualities in common
The entries were organised into six different categories.
Synonyms
class,
grouping,
heading,
head,
order,
sort,
list,
department,
type,
division,
section,
rank,
grade,
classification,
genre
in the sense of character
Definition
a distinguishing quality or characteristic
Moscow's reforms were socialist in character.
Synonyms
nature,
kind,
quality,
constitution,
calibre
in the sense of charitable
Definition
kind or lenient in one's attitude towards others
Some people take a less charitable view of his behaviour.
Synonyms
kind,
understanding,
forgiving,
sympathetic,
favourable,
tolerant,
indulgent,
lenient,
considerate,
magnanimous,
broad-minded
in the sense of classification
Definition
a division or category in a classifying system
several different classifications of vehicles
Synonyms
class,
grouping,
heading,
head,
order,
sort,
list,
department,
type,
division,
section,
rank,
grade
Additional synonyms
in the sense of clement
Definition
merciful
Her other stories are clement and compassionate.
Synonyms
merciful,
kind,
gentle,
forgiving,
tender,
mild,
humane,
compassionate,
indulgent,
lenient,
forbearing,
kind-hearted,
soft-hearted
in the sense of compassionate
Definition
showing or having compassion
My father was a deeply compassionate man.
Synonyms
sympathetic,
kindly,
understanding,
tender,
pitying,
humanitarian,
charitable,
humane,
indulgent,
benevolent,
lenient,
merciful,
kind-hearted,
tender-hearted
in the sense of description
Definition
sort, kind, or variety
Events of this description occurred daily.
Synonyms
kind,
sort,
type,
order,
class,
variety,
brand,
species,
breed,
category,
kidney,
genre,
genus,
ilk
in the sense of disposition
Definition
a person's usual temperament
his friendly and cheerful disposition
Synonyms
character,
nature,
spirit,
make-up,
constitution,
temper,
temperament
in the sense of essence
Definition
the most important and distinctive feature of something, which determines its identity
Some claim that Ireland's very essence is expressed through its language.
Synonyms
fundamental nature,
nature,
being,
life,
meaning,
heart,
spirit,
principle,
soul,
core,
substance,
significance,
entity,
bottom line,
essential part,
kernel,
crux,
lifeblood,
pith,
quintessence,
basic characteristic,
quiddity
in the sense of family
Definition
any group of related objects or beings
foods in the cabbage family, such as Brussels sprouts
Synonyms
species,
group,
class,
system,
order,
kind,
network,
genre,
classification,
subdivision,
subclass
in the sense of friendly
Definition
showing or expressing liking, goodwill, or trust
He has been friendly to me.
Synonyms
amiable,
kind,
kindly,
welcoming,
warm,
neighbourly,
thick (informal),
attached,
pally (informal),
helpful,
sympathetic,
fond,
outgoing,
comradely,
confiding,
affectionate,
receptive,
benevolent,
attentive,
sociable,
genial,
affable,
fraternal,
good,
close,
on good terms,
chummy (informal),
peaceable,
companionable,
clubby,
well-disposed,
buddy-buddy (slang, US, Canadian),
palsy-walsy (informal),
matey or maty (British, informal),
on visiting terms
in the sense of generous
Definition
free from pettiness in character and mind
He was not generous enough to congratulate his successor.
Synonyms
magnanimous,
kind,
noble,
benevolent,
good,
big,
high-minded,
unselfish,
big-hearted,
ungrudging
in the sense of genre
Definition
a kind or type of literary, musical, or artistic work
his love of films and novels in the horror genre
Synonyms
type,
group,
school,
form,
order,
sort,
kind,
class,
style,
character (informal),
fashion,
brand,
species,
category,
stamp,
classification,
genus,
subdivision
in the sense of gentle
Definition
soft
a quiet and gentle man who liked sports and enjoyed life
Synonyms
kind,
loving,
kindly,
peaceful,
soft,
quiet,
pacific,
tender,
mild,
benign,
humane,
compassionate,
amiable,
meek,
lenient,
placid,
merciful,
kind-hearted,
sweet-tempered,
tender-hearted,
dove-like
Additional synonyms
in the sense of genus
Definition
a class or group
all the species of a particular genus
Synonyms
type,
sort,
kind,
group,
set,
order,
race,
class,
breed,
category,
genre,
classification
in the sense of good
Definition
kindly or generous
It's very good of you to help out at such short notice.
Synonyms
kind,
kindly,
friendly,
obliging,
charitable,
humane,
gracious,
benevolent,
merciful,
beneficent,
well-disposed,
kind-hearted
in the sense of gracious
a sinner saved through God's gracious mercy
Synonyms
compassionate,
charitable,
benign,
indulgent,
benevolent,
loving,
lenient,
considerate,
merciful,
beneficent,
benignant
in the sense of grade
Definition
a rank or level of importance in a company or organization
Staff turnover is high among junior grades.
Synonyms
level,
position,
rank,
group,
order,
class,
stage,
step,
station,
category,
rung,
echelon
in the sense of humane
Definition
showing kindness and sympathy
Their aim is for a more just and humane society.
Synonyms
kind,
compassionate,
good,
kindly,
understanding,
gentle,
forgiving,
tender,
mild,
sympathetic,
charitable,
benign,
clement,
benevolent,
lenient,
merciful,
good-natured,
forbearing,
kind-hearted
in the sense of ilk
Definition
a type or class
politicians and their ilk
Synonyms
type,
sort,
kind,
class,
style,
character (informal),
variety,
brand,
breed,
stamp,
description,
kidney,
disposition
in the sense of indulgent
Definition
kind or lenient, often to excess
His indulgent mother was willing to let him do what he wanted.
Synonyms
lenient,
liberal,
kind,
kindly,
understanding,
gentle,
tender,
mild,
fond,
favourable,
tolerant,
gratifying,
easy-going,
compliant,
permissive,
forbearing
in the sense of kind-hearted
Definition
considerate and sympathetic
He was a warm, generous and kind-hearted man.
Synonyms
sympathetic,
kind,
generous,
helpful,
tender,
humane,
compassionate,
gracious,
amicable,
considerate,
altruistic,
good-natured,
tender-hearted
in the sense of kindly
Definition
having a warm-hearted and caring nature
He was a stern critic but an extremely kindly man.
Synonyms
benevolent,
kind,
caring,
nice,
warm,
gentle,
helpful,
pleasant,
mild,
sympathetic,
beneficial,
polite,
favourable,
benign,
humane,
compassionate,
hearty,
cordial,
considerate,
genial,
affable,
good-natured,
beneficent,
well-disposed,
kind-hearted,
warm-hearted
in the sense of league
Definition
a class or level
Her success has taken her out of my league.
Synonyms
class,
group,
level,
category,
ability group
Additional synonyms
in the sense of lenient
Definition
tolerant, not strict or severe
The Professor takes a slightly more lenient view.
Synonyms
merciful,
sparing,
gentle,
forgiving,
kind,
tender,
mild,
tolerant,
compassionate,
clement,
indulgent,
forbearing
in the sense of loving
Definition
feeling or showing love and affection
a loving husband and father
Synonyms
affectionate,
kind,
warm,
dear,
friendly,
devoted,
tender,
fond,
ardent,
cordial,
doting,
amorous,
solicitous,
demonstrative,
warm-hearted
in the sense of make-up
Definition
mental or physical constitution
He became convinced that there was some fatal flaw in his make-up.
Synonyms
nature,
character,
constitution,
temperament,
make,
build,
figure,
stamp,
temper,
disposition,
frame of mind,
cast of mind
in the sense of manner
Definition
type or kind
What manner of place is this?
Synonyms
type,
form,
sort,
kind,
nature,
variety,
brand,
breed,
category
in the sense of mild
Definition
gentle or temperate in character, climate, or behaviour
He is a mild man, reasonable almost to the point of blandness.
Synonyms
gentle,
kind,
easy,
soft,
pacific,
calm,
moderate,
forgiving,
tender,
pleasant,
mellow,
compassionate,
indulgent,
serene,
easy-going,
amiable,
meek,
placid,
docile,
merciful,
peaceable,
forbearing,
equable,
easy-oasy (slang),
chilled (informal)
in the sense of mould
Definition
a shape, nature, or type
every man of heroic mould who struggles up to eminence
Synonyms
nature,
character,
sort,
kind,
quality,
type,
stamp,
kidney,
calibre,
ilk
in the sense of neighbourly
Definition
kind, friendly, and helpful
I invited them to dinner as a neighbourly gesture of goodwill.
Synonyms
helpful,
kind,
social,
civil,
friendly,
obliging,
harmonious,
amiable,
considerate,
sociable,
genial,
hospitable,
companionable,
well-disposed
in the sense of obliging
Definition
willing to be helpful
He was a most polite and obliging young man.
Synonyms
accommodating,
kind,
helpful,
willing,
civil,
friendly,
polite,
cooperative,
agreeable,
amiable,
courteous,
considerate,
hospitable,
unselfish,
good-natured,
eager to please,
complaisant
in the sense of philanthropic
the philanthropic aims of the organization
Synonyms
humanitarian,
generous,
charitable,
benevolent,
kind,
humane,
gracious,
altruistic,
public-spirited,
beneficent,
kind-hearted,
munificent,
almsgiving,
benignant,
eleemosynary
in the sense of propitious
Synonyms
well-disposed,
kind,
friendly,
benign,
gracious,
benevolent,
favourably inclined
Additional synonyms
in the sense of quality
Definition
the basic character or nature of something
The pretentious quality of the poetry.
Synonyms
nature,
character,
constitution,
make,
sort,
kind,
worth,
description,
essence
in the sense of race
Definition
a group of people of common ancestry with distinguishing physical features, such as skin colour or build
We welcome students of all races, faiths and nationalities.
Synonyms
people,
ethnic group,
nation,
blood,
house,
family,
line,
issue,
stock,
type,
seed (biblical),
breed,
folk,
tribe,
offspring,
clan,
kin,
lineage,
progeny,
kindred
in the sense of species
Definition
one of the groups into which a genus is divided, the members of which are able to interbreed
There are several thousand species of trees here.
Synonyms
kind,
sort,
type,
group,
class,
variety,
breed,
category,
description,
genus
in the sense of stamp
Definition
type or class
Monty is a man of a very different stamp.
Synonyms
type,
sort,
kind,
form,
cut,
character (informal),
fashion,
cast,
breed,
description
in the sense of style
Definition
a form of appearance, design, or production
six scenes in the style of a classical Greek tragedy
Synonyms
type,
sort,
kind,
spirit,
pattern,
variety,
appearance,
tone,
strain,
category,
characteristic,
genre,
tenor
in the sense of sympathetic
Definition
feeling or showing kindness and understanding
It may be that he sees you only as a sympathetic friend.
Synonyms
caring,
kind,
understanding,
concerned,
feeling,
interested,
kindly,
warm,
tender,
pitying,
supportive,
responsive,
affectionate,
compassionate,
commiserating,
warm-hearted,
condoling
in the sense of temperament
Definition
a person's character or disposition
His impulsive temperament regularly got him into difficulties.
Synonyms
nature,
character,
personality,
quality,
spirit,
make-up,
soul,
constitution,
bent,
stamp,
humour,
tendencies,
tendency,
temper,
outlook,
complexion,
disposition,
frame of mind,
mettle,
cast of mind
in the sense of thoughtful
Definition
considerate in the treatment of other people
a thoughtful and caring man
Synonyms
considerate,
kind,
caring,
kindly,
helpful,
attentive,
unselfish,
solicitous
in the sense of type
Definition
the general characteristics distinguishing a particular group
There are various types of the disease.
Synonyms
kind,
sort,
class,
variety,
group,
form,
order,
style,
species,
breed,
strain,
category,
stamp,
kidney,
genre,
classification,
ilk,
subdivision
in the sense of type
Definition
a person, esp. of a specified kind
She doesn't seem like the type to shoplift.
Synonyms
sort of person,
sort,
type of person
Additional synonyms
in the sense of understanding
Definition
kind, sympathetic, or tolerant towards people
Her boss, who was very understanding, gave her time off.
Synonyms
sympathetic,
kind,
compassionate,
considerate,
kindly,
accepting,
patient,
sensitive,
forgiving,
discerning,
tolerant,
responsive,
perceptive,
forbearing
in the sense of variety
Definition
a particular type of something in the same general category