ETYM Old Eng. kinde, cunde, as. cynd. Related to Kind.
A category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality; SYN. sort, form, variety.

1. Characterized by mercy, and compassion; SYN. merciful.
2. Agreeable
3. Expressing sympathy.
4. Having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
5. Helpful to other people
6. Liberal
7. Showing consideration and anticipation of needs; SYN. thoughtful.
8. Tolerant and forgiving under provocation; SYN. tolerant.