A Bounty of November Vocabulary: Vocabulary for World Kindness Day, November 13

Whether you're making a special effort to practice kindness — or thanking someone else for a thoughtful gesture — these words will come in handy.
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  1. beneficent
    doing or producing good
    Their patron and ally is Princess Bubblegum of the Candy Kingdom, a beneficent ruler with a mad-scientist streak, whose deliciously polymorphous subjects include gumdrops, banana guards and a cinnamon bun. New York Times (Sep 2, 2018)
  2. benevolent
    showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding
    I left for school under the benevolent gaze not only of Mother but also of bright-eyed otters and burly American bison and stretching and yawning orangutans. Life of Pi
  3. benignant
    pleasant and beneficial in nature or influence
    Patti, her face radiant with benignant smiles, went on to the stage; and the opera already begun was continued brilliantly until the end. Mapleson, James H.
  4. compassionate
    showing or having sympathy for another's suffering
    “Tell them that their father was a loving, caring, and compassionate man whose life was not just meaningful, it was inspirational.” Washington Post (Nov 9, 2018)
  5. considerate
    showing concern for the rights and feelings of others
    I taught them to be responsible for themselves and considerate to others. The Guardian (Sep 29, 2018)
  6. courteous
    characterized by politeness and gracious good manners
    Hotel personnel, who are almost universally courteous and prompt, are trained to politely refuse tips. BBC (Oct 6, 2018)
  7. eleemosynary
    generous in assistance to the poor
    The 10-year-old went on to win the title after correctly spelling the word "eleemosynary" meaning charitable. BBC (Aug 3, 2016)
  8. gracious
    characterized by kindness and warm courtesy
    In person, Alfred is polite and gracious, a fan of eye contact and firm handshakes. Los Angeles Times (Oct 10, 2018)
  9. pleasant
    being in harmony with your taste or likings
    “Everyone was so nice and so pleasant, it was one of the most rewarding experiences that I’ve ever been able to do,” she said. Washington Times (Sep 25, 2018)
  10. sympathetic
    expressing compassion or friendly fellow feelings
    “I’m impressed because she wanted to listen and was sympathetic,” said Mrs. Slate, 45, who adopted three foster children and operates a farm with her husband. New York Times (Jul 27, 2018)
Created on Tue Nov 13 10:39:01 EST 2018 (updated Tue Sep 10 17:01:25 EDT 2019)

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