kinder

Less harsh than

Kinder is the comparative form of kind—more kind: She's kinder than her sister.

In German, Kinder means children, appearing in English compounds like kindergarten (children's garden).

Kinder eggs are chocolate treats with toys inside, named for their appeal to children.

comparative

gentler

More softly inclined

softerMore yielding to touch
warmerHigher in temperature
friendlierMore warmly disposed

nurturing

caring

Showing kind concern

tenderSoft or sore
compassionateShowing concern for sufferers
lovingFeeling deep affection

supportive · affectionate · warmhearted · protective · devoted · attentive · maternal · paternal · fostering · guidance

preschool

classroom

Educational instruction space

playdoughMalleable children's craft material
storytimeScheduled narrative session
naptimeDaytime slumber break

crayons · fingerpaint · alphabet · numbers · blocks · puzzles · songs · playground · daycare · crafts

children

childlike

Having youthful innocence

youthfulSeeming not old
youngNot yet mature
innocentFree from moral wrong

playful · curious · imaginative · trusting · carefree · wide-eyed · impressionable · developing · growing · budding

Opposites

interpersonal warmth and treatment

More disposed to harshness

meaner · harsher · nastier · unkinder · harder

emotional disposition

kindercolder

Lower in temperature

harder · icier · cooler · frostier · chillier

Phrases

kind ofApproximately, loosely speaking
one of a kindUtterly without equal
loving kindnessAffectionate goodwill toward others
be kindAct with consideration
two of a kindPair sharing essential traits
take kindlyAccept without offense

Family

kind, kindly, kindness, unkind, kinds, unkindly, kindred, kindhearted, kindergarten

Familiarity: Top 50,000
Profile: Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Abstract · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G