Kindness vs. Kindliness

Kindness vs. Kindliness — Is There a Difference?
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Difference Between Kindness and Kindliness

Kindnessnoun

The state of being kind.

Kindlinessnoun

The state of feeling kindly towards someone or something, or the actions inspired thereby.

Elmo looked upon his only granddaughter with kindliness, and often relented to her demands for chocolate.

Kindnessnoun

An instance of kind or charitable behaviour.

Kindlinessnoun

(archaic) Favourableness; mildness.

Kindnessnoun

the quality of being warm-hearted and considerate and humane and sympathetic

Kindlinessnoun

friendliness evidence by a kindly and helpful disposition

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Kindnessnoun

tendency to be kind and forgiving

Kindnessnoun

a kind act