kindest
English meaning: Kindest
Definition
Superlative form of 'kind'. Used to say something is the most kind of all.
Example
“He is the kindest teacher I know.”
Another example: “Taking in the stray dog was the kindest thing she could have done.”
Usage — When, Where & How
Superlative for the most kind; warm and approving. Common in 'the kindest thing' and in polite closings ('kindest regards'). Neutral to warm register.
Etymology & Origin
English — Origin & History
From 'kind' plus the superlative suffix '-est'.
Related Words
Common Collocations
- the kindest person
- kindest thing
- kindest words
- kindest regards
- kindest soul
Word Forms
kind; kinder; kindest; kindly (adv); kindness (n)
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Literary Heritage
“To thine own self be true, and it must follow, as the night the day, thou canst not then be false to any man.”
/To thine own self be true/
“Be honest with yourself — and as naturally as night follows day, you will be unable to be false to others.”
“I'm nobody! Who are you? Are you nobody, too?”
/I'm nobody! Who are you?/
“I am nobody — and that quiet anonymity is more honest than the noise of public fame.”
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