Etymology
Origin of kindliness
late Middle English word dating back to 1400–50; kindly, -ness
Example Sentences
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She delivers a vocally expressive performance and gives the digitally recreated face the necessary intelligence, wit and kindliness.
From Los Angeles Times
“Fun and games in pestilence/We could use, use some kindly kindliness,” he sings in “Tag,” adding, “Still shake your fist/A kind of gritted bliss.”
From New York Times
A Massachusetts judge ruled that Adelson, while “perhaps lacking paternal kindliness,” had not defrauded or misled his sons.
From Los Angeles Times
“I want nothing from you; I ask nothing of you,” Fred persists, all kindliness.
From New York Times
When Tup persuades Doris to attend a local Fourth of July party, he thinks, “There are lessons in these gatherings about kindliness and generosity.”
From Washington Post
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