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(adj)
Having, feeling or showing compassion (to or toward someone).
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Having or showing concern for the pain or suffering of another; compassionate.
kind and warmly courteous
Mild (said of weather and similar circumstances).
(n)
(uncountable) Forgiveness or compassion, especially toward those less fortunate.
(of a person) Kind, sensitive, or empathetic.
The gentle or kind exercise of power; leniency, mercy; compassion in judging or punishing.
Having a disposition to do good.
Of, related to, feeling, showing, or characterized by sympathy.
Of a person or an animal:
Kind, generous.
Inclined to forgive.
Lax; not strict; tolerant of dissent or deviation.
Having honorable qualities; having moral eminence and freedom from anything petty, mean or dubious in conduct and character.
(uncountable) A feeling of sympathy at the misfortune or suffering of someone or something.
The practice of intentionally killing a human being or animal in a humane way, especially in order to end suffering.
A male given name from Arabic.
(countable) An English surname originating as an occupation, variant of Clark.
A surname.
(N)
both an Italian, Spanish and Portuguese surname and a given name.
The act of one who pities.
Tender and amiable; of a considerate or kindly disposition.
Noble and generous in spirit.
Compassionate for another's distress.
Disposed or prone to indulge, humor, gratify, or yield to one's own or another's desires, etc., or to be compliant, lenient, or forbearing;
Having an innately kind disposition or character.
Gentle; kind; sympathetic.
Prudent and restrained in the use of resources; careful, economical or frugal.
The act of one who relents.
Regardful of others; beneficent; unselfish
Tempered by mercy; merciful.
So appalling or sad that one feels or should feel sorry for it; eliciting pity.
(uncountable) The act of one that understands or comprehends; the mental process of discernment of meaning.
Compassionate.
(obsolete) Having, feeling, or showing compassion.
Demonstrating kindness or consideration for others.
Characterised or marked by gentleness; mild; tender.
Very benevolent.
Showing friendliness or goodwill.
An analgesic or other source of relief from pain
Gentle; Having a light touch and compassionate actions.
Kind and compassionate.
Filled with mirth.
Very lenient.
Magnanimous.
Nurturing, compassionate, and forgiving.
Alternative form of tenderminded. [Nurturing, compassionate, and forgiving.]
(Singapore) A title indicating respect, prefixed to the names of Buddhist monks and nuns.
(adv)
In a kind manner, out of kindness.
charitable
Offering solace.
Kind; gentle; mild.
Easily giving way under pressure.
(astrology) A favorable planet.
Characterized by patience and indulgence; long-suffering
Given to acts that are kind, charitable, philanthropic or beneficial.
(now rare) Kind; gracious; favorable.
(archaic) Marked by, or indicating kindness; gentle; kind.
Conciliatory.
(poetic) tender; compassionate.
Having merit.
Having or showing grace in movement, shape, or proportion.
Alternative form of kindful. [(obsolete) Natural.]
Full of mirth.
Willing to do what pleases others; obliging; agreeable.
Showing appreciation or gratitude.
Not excessive; acting in moderation
A person concerned with people's welfare; a do-gooder or philanthropist.
Tending to appease; appeasing.
An affectionate, familiar term of address, such as used between husband and wife.
(archaic) Likely to give alms; charitable.
Showing empathy for others, and recognizing their feelings; empathic.
An English wild cherry.
Tending to soothe or mollify.
Alternative form of tender-handed. [Gentle; Having a light touch and compassionate actions.]
Partially or somewhat benevolent.
Favorable; advantageous.
Magnanimous; of noble disposition.
Laughable or amusing through foolishness or a foolish appearance.
Receiving others kindly and conversing with them in a free and friendly manner; friendly, courteous, sociable.
Favourable; gracious.
Befitting a merchant.
(humorous, of bodily form, attitude, or movement) Shapely; handsome.
Amiable; well-meaning.
That placates; pacifying.
Giving comfort, especially in the sense of soothing distress.
Gentle; permissive; lenient; slow to enforce discipline.
Having or showing an amicable, kindly disposition.
Alternative form of tenderhearted. [Compassionate for another's distress.]
Showing regard or thought for others; especially, displaying good manners or etiquette.
Alternative form of gentle-hearted. [Kind and compassionate.]
Having hands that are white.
One who gives benefit to others; a benefactor.
Promoting peace; conciliatory.
Of a person or their actions, feelings, etc.: expressing gratitude or appreciation; appreciative, thankful.
Intended to propitiate, reconcile, expiate or appease; conciliatory.
Having equanimity.
(obsolete) gentle, courteous, or accommodating