kind

(noun) a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality. Synonyms: sort, form, variety. Examples: "Sculpture is a form of art." "What kinds of desserts are there?."

(adj) having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior. Synonyms: kind (vs. unkind). Examples: "Kind to sick patients." "A kind master." "Kind words showing understanding and sympathy." "Thanked her for her kind letter."

(adj) agreeable, conducive to comfort. Synonyms: genial. Examples: "A dry climate kind to asthmatics." "The genial sunshine";"hot summer pavements are anything but kind to the feet."

(adj) tolerant and forgiving under provocation. Synonyms: tolerant. Example: "Our neighbor was very kind about the window our son broke."