kindliness
/ˈkaɪndlinəs/noun
उच्चारण काइन्ड्लिनस
दयालुता, स्नेहशीलता, कृपालुता
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the quality of being kind, gentle and caring towards people
दयालुता, स्नेहशीलता, कृपालुता
- Radhika was loved by her students for her kindliness and patience.
- the kindliness in the old man's eyes
- The nurse treated every patient with kindliness.
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- Her kindliness made new students feel welcome.
- There was great kindliness in the way he spoke to the child.
Synonyms kindness warmth benevolence gentleness goodwill
Opposite unkindness harshness cruelty malevolence
§Structures (grammar patterns) 5
kindliness (uncountable noun)
Kindliness is a quality, so it is uncountable and takes no 'a' or plural.
Kindliness एक गुण है, इसलिए uncountable है और इसके साथ 'a' या plural नहीं आता।
- Kindliness shone in her face.
- The old teacher was known for his kindliness.
kindliness of / in + noun
Use 'of' for the person who has the quality and 'in' for where it shows.
गुण किसमें है यह बताने के लिए 'of' और वह कहाँ दिखता है इसके लिए 'in' का प्रयोग होता है।
- The kindliness of the villagers moved the visitors.
- There was kindliness in his voice.
act / treat with kindliness
Use 'with' for the manner in which someone acts.
कोई कैसे व्यवहार करता है, यह बताने के लिए 'with' आता है।
- She treated the new students with kindliness.
kindliness vs kindness
Kindliness describes a gentle, caring nature; kindness can also be a single kind act and is far more common.
Kindliness कोमल, देखभाल करने वाले स्वभाव को बताता है; kindness किसी एक भले कार्य को भी कह सकता है और कहीं अधिक प्रचलित है।
- Thank you for your kindness, and for the kindliness of your whole family.
kindliness (formal / literary)
The word is slightly formal and literary, suitable for essays and character sketches.
यह शब्द थोड़ा औपचारिक और साहित्यिक है, निबंधों और चरित्र-चित्रण के लिए उपयुक्त।
- The novel praises the kindliness of ordinary people.
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adjective + kindliness
naturalgenuinequietsimplegentleold-fashioned
- She had a natural kindliness that put people at ease.
verb + kindliness
showradiatefeelrememberexpress
- The nurse radiated kindliness.
kindliness + of / in
of heartof mannerof expressionin her eyes
- There was kindliness in her eyes.
with + kindliness
with kindlinessfull of kindlinessout of kindlinessact from kindliness
- He helped the stranger out of kindliness.
kindliness + noun
gesturetonesmileface
- His kindliness showed in a simple smile.
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- Radhika always remembered the kindliness of her first teacher.
राधिका को अपने पहले अध्यापक की सहृदयता सदा याद रही।
- The old shopkeeper's kindliness made children feel safe in his shop.
बूढ़े दुकानदार की सहृदयता से बच्चे उसकी दुकान में सुरक्षित महसूस करते थे।
- She answered every doubt with great kindliness.
उसने हर संदेह का उत्तर बड़ी सहृदयता से दिया।
- There is little kindliness in a world of constant competition.
निरंतर प्रतिस्पर्धा वाली दुनिया में सहृदयता बहुत कम है।
- An essay on village life often speaks of the kindliness of neighbours.
गाँव के जीवन पर निबंध में प्रायः पड़ोसियों की सहृदयता की चर्चा होती है।
- His kindliness was clear from the way he spoke to the cleaner.
सफ़ाईकर्मी से जिस तरह वह बात करता था, उससे उसकी सहृदयता स्पष्ट थी।
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✗ She showed a kindliness to the poor.
✓ She showed kindliness to the poor.
Kindliness is uncountable, so it takes no 'a'.
Kindliness uncountable है, इसलिए 'a' नहीं लगता।
✗ The kindliness of the villagers were remarkable.
✓ The kindliness of the villagers was remarkable.
The verb agrees with 'kindliness', not with 'villagers'.
Verb 'kindliness' के अनुसार आती है, 'villagers' के अनुसार नहीं।