1.a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality;
sculpture is a form of art
2.having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior;
kind to sick patients
3.liberal;
kind words of praise
4.conducive to comfort; beneficial;
the genial sunshine
5.expressing sympathy
6.characterized by mercy, and compassion;
compassionate toward disadvantaged people
7.agreeable;
a dry climate kind to asthmatics
8.helpful to other people;
helping an old lady with her bundles was his kind deed for the day
9.tolerant and forgiving under provocation;
our neighbor was very kind about the window our son broke
10.showing consideration and anticipation of needs;
it was thoughtful of you to bring flowers
11. generously responsive;
good-hearted but inept efforts to help