Word
kinder
Phoneticskinder
US/ˈkaɪndɝ/
UK/kˈaɪndɐ/
Definition
adj. more caring, helpful, and friendly than someone else. You use this to describe a person who shows more sympathy or warmth.
adj. the comparative form of 'kind'; describes a person or action showing a greater degree of benevolence or consideration for others.
Examples
“She is much kinder to her neighbors than she used to be.”
“After the misunderstanding, he made a conscious effort to be a kinder and more patient listener during their meetings.”
“The new policy aims to create a kinder workplace culture where employees feel supported rather than constantly pressured by unrealistic deadlines.”
Examples
simple
“She is much kinder to her neighbors than she used to be.”
contextual
“After the misunderstanding, he made a conscious effort to be a kinder and more patient listener during their meetings.”
complex
“The new policy aims to create a kinder workplace culture where employees feel supported rather than constantly pressured by unrealistic deadlines.”
Usage
Comparative form; typically followed by 'than' when making a direct comparison between two subjects.
Pitfall
He is more kinder than his brother.
He is kinder than his brother.
Kinder is already a comparative form; adding 'more' is a double comparative error.
Etymology
Uncertain but probably of Proto-Brythonic origin. The name may be equivalent to Welsh cain (“elegant, fair”) or cant (“border, rim”) + dwfr (“water”).
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.