kindliness
Example Sentences
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Sonny finds himself tripping over his ineptitude and tangled up in conflicting sympathies—he’s almost as anxious as his hostages, whom he treats with an apologetic kindliness, almost like a party crasher who’s broken a vase.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 31, 2026
She delivers a vocally expressive performance and gives the digitally recreated face the necessary intelligence, wit and kindliness.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 12, 2025
“Dogs and horses, courtesy, kindliness and community service, count with her,” biographer Giles Brandreth wrote.
From Seattle Times ● Sep. 8, 2022
Stories of Nicholas's kindliness spread after his death.
From BBC ● Dec. 23, 2014
The friend had gone, with his kindliness and his easy camaraderie, and the brother too, who had mocked me for nibbling at my nails.
From "Rebecca" by Daphne du Maurier
