List of 426 Sets of Synonyms - How they Differ - Total of 2307 Words - 216

SYNONYMS: kind, kindly, kindhearted, benign, benevolent.
These adjectives apply to persons and their actions and mean having or showing a tender, considerate, and helping nature.

Kind and kindly are the least specific: is kind to sick patients; thanked her for her kind letter; a kindly gentleman.
Kindhearted especially suggests an innately kind disposition: a generous and kindhearted teacher.
Benign implies gentleness and mildness: a benign smile; benign intentions; a benign ruler of millions.
Benevolent suggests charitableness and a desire to promote the welfare or happiness of others: has a benevolent nature; a benevolent contributor.