Adjective
benevolent
IPA /bɪˈnɛvələnt/
Kind and well-meaning towards other people, showing a wish to help them or treat them with care and fairness.
See example sentence: benevolent
The benevolent landlord gave the family more time to pay.
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Adjective
gracious
IPA /ˈɡreɪʃəs/
Kind and polite in the way you treat other people, making them feel respected and comfortable in your company.
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Our gracious host made everyone feel welcome, including the unexpected guests.
Adjective
thoughtful
IPA /ˈθɔːtfʊl/
Showing care for other people's feelings or needs, often by doing something kind that makes their situation easier or happier.
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It was thoughtful of you to bring soup when I was ill.
Adjective
considerate
IPA /kənˈsɪdərɪt/
Thinking about other people's needs or feelings and behaving in a way that avoids causing them unnecessary difficulty or discomfort.
See example sentence: considerate
Please be considerate of your neighbours when playing music late at night.
Adjective
obliging
IPA /əˈblaɪdʒɪŋ/
Willing and pleased to help other people, especially by doing small favours or responding kindly to their requests.
See example sentence: obliging
An obliging neighbour watered our plants while we were away.
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