► kindsaying or doing things that show that you care about other people and want to help them or make them happy: That was such a kind thing to say. My aunt was a kind woman.
► nice friendly and kind. Nice sounds more informal than kind: It was really nice of him to give me a ride home.
► considerate thinking about other people’s feelings or about what would be helpful to them, or showing that you do this: It was considerate of her to call when she was going to be late.
► thoughtful thinking of things you can do to make other people happy, or doing things that show that you think in this way: His birthday gift was so thoughtful – it was just what I wanted.
► caring kind and wanting to take care of people, or doing things that show that you are this way: Kids need to know there is a caring adult that they can talk to.
► helpful always willing to help people, or doing things that show that you are this way: It was very helpful of him to take his grandmother to the hospital.
► gentle kind and never angry or violent, or doing things that show that you are this way: He was a gentle man who never raised his voice.
► compassionate formal feeling or showing sympathy for people who are unhappy or suffering: My father was firm with us, but also warm and compassionate.
► sympathetic feeling or showing that you understand how sad, hurt, lonely, etc. someone feels: He gave me a sympathetic look.
► unselfish thinking about other people’s needs before your own, or doing things that show that you think this way: For the relationship to work, both partners have to learn to be unselfish at times.
► generous always willing to give people money, presents, etc. without expecting anything back from them, or showing that you are this way: My grandfather was very generous with his money and his time.
► humane treating people or animals in a way that is not cruel and causes them as little pain or suffering as possible: The group works to promote the humane treatment of animals.