kind-looking — having a friendly, gentle, or benevolent appearance
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: having a friendly, gentle, or benevolent appearance
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈkaɪndˌlʊkɪŋ/
Example Sentences
- She looked so kind-looking that even the neighborhood cats trusted her instantly.
- Don't be fooled by his kind-looking smile; he's actually the toughest negotiator in the office.
- The kind-looking bus driver waited an extra minute for the panting student.
kind-looking
ADJECTIVE[/ˈkaɪndˌlʊkɪŋ/]
having a friendly, gentle, or benevolent appearance
The kind-looking baker smiles gently as she hands a warm loaf to a shy child.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
This hyphenated compound adjective combines two common English words. 'Kind' derives from Old English gecynde (inborn, natural), which evolved to mean 'benevolent' or 'gentle'. 'Looking' is the present participle of the verb 'look' (to see or appear), meaning 'having the appearance of'. Together, they form a descriptive compound meaning 'appearing kind or benevolent in aspect'.
Breakdown
kind (from Old English gecynde, meaning inborn or natural; later 'benevolent') + looking (present participle of look, from Old English locian, meaning 'to see'; here used as '-appearing' or '-seeming').
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📝Examples
“She looked so kind-looking that even the neighborhood cats trusted her instantly.”
“Don't be fooled by his kind-looking smile; he's actually the toughest negotiator in the office.”
“The kind-looking bus driver waited an extra minute for the panting student.”
“My grandmother has such a kind-looking face that strangers often ask her for directions.”
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