Synonyms for kind
44 synonyms for “kind”, grouped by meaning. Dark green words mean nearly the same thing; light green ones are close in some uses.
Kind as in “sort”
noun: a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
- sort
- variety
- type
- genre
- description
- nice
- form
- make
- manner
- style
- nature
- brand
- shape
- category
- character
- decent
- fair
- spirit
- understanding
- soft
- species
- quality
- good
- lot
- way
Kind as in “gentle”
adjective: having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
- gentle
- benign
- sympathetic
- loving
- charitable
- gracious
- benevolent
- affectionate
- thoughtful
- generous
- kindhearted
- benignant
Kind as in “genial”
adjective: agreeable, conducive to comfort
- genial
- ilk
- friendly
- warm
- pleasant
Kind as in “tolerant”
adjective: tolerant and forgiving under provocation
- tolerant
- forgiving
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