Kinder

Part of speech: adjective

Pronunciation: /ˈkaɪndə/

Definitions

1. Demonstrating a greater level of compassion and empathy for individuals
2. Showing a higher degree of gentleness and thoughtfulness towards others
3. Acting with increased softness and understanding in interactions with people

Etymology: "Kinder" is the comparative form of "kind," so it means more kind. The ending comes from the Old English suffix "-ra," which became "-ere" in Middle English and later settled into the modern "-er" used to build comparatives from most adjectives.

Synonyms: nicer, gentler, more benevolent, more compassionate

Antonyms: meaner, crueler, harsher, more unkind