Of conduct, life, actions, words, feelings, etc.: conforming to a high standard of morality or virtue; warranting moral approval, morally…
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释义 | the world > action or operation > behaviour > good behaviour > kindness > [noun] > act of kindness (26) goodOE Of conduct, life, actions, words, feelings, etc.: conforming to a high standard of morality or virtue; warranting moral approval, morally… loveOE As a count noun: an instance of affection or fondness. Also: †an act of kindness (obsolete). estdedea1325 deed of kindness. bounty1330 Kindness, beneficence; an act of kindness, a good turn (sometimes ironical). Obsolete. benefice1340 A good deed, kindness, favour; a grace or ‘indulgence.’ Obsolete. benefit1377 A kind deed, a kindness; a favour, gift. archaic. while1382 Used in the Wycliffite Bible to render Latin vicissitudo in senses of turn: (a) a service rendered (= turn, n. 4a); (b) by whiles, by turns (turn, n.… whileness1382 Used to render Latin vicissitudo in senses (a) = turn, n. 4a (cf. while, n. 3a 5b); (b) change, variation. officec1384 A service or kindness done, or attention shown or given, towards anyone. Chiefly with qualification, as good office, kind office, office of kindness… excellencec1385 An excellent action; a kindness, favour. Obsolete. goodshipa1393 A good or virtuous action; a good deed; a kindness. Obsolete. kindnessc1400 As a count noun: an instance of this; a kind or courteous deed or act; a good turn, a favour; (also) †a gift (obsolete). Cf. goodness, n. 3. benevolencec1425 concrete. An expression of goodwill, an act of kindness; a gift or grant of money; a contribution for the support of the poor. benignityc1534 concrete. A manifestation of kindness, a kindly or generous deed; a kindness, a favour bestowed. obligement1611 Obligation or indebtedness for a benefit or kindness received; (by extension) a kindness, favour, or service. Now chiefly Scottish and Irish English… obligation1618 A benefit or service for which gratitude is due; a kindness done or received. Now rare. friendlinessa1633 As a count noun, usually in plural. An act of friendship; a friendly or affectionate gesture; a kindness. benevolenta1639 quasi-n.= benevolence, n. 3. Obsolete (? error.) beneficence1654 concrete. A benefaction, a beneficent gift, deed, or work. amability1655 A lovable or pleasing quality or attribute; (also) a loving or caring act. benefactiona1662 A doing good, beneficence, kindly or generous action; a benefit or blessing. knight-service1675 figurative. Such service as is rendered by a knight; hence, good service. kindliness1883 An instance of kindness or warm-heartedness; a kindly act or action. Usually in plural. humanity1985 An act of kindness or (formerly) courtesy. Usually in plural. Subcategories:— brotherly (1) — action of treating kindly (1) |
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