[ noun ] friendliness evidence by a kindly and helpful disposition <noun.attribute>
Kindliness \Kind"li*ness\, n. 1. Natural inclination; natural course. [Obs.] --Milton.
2. The quality or state of being kindly; benignity; benevolence; gentleness; tenderness; as, kindliness of disposition, of treatment, or of words.
In kind a father, but not in kindliness. --Sackville.
3. Softness; mildness; propitiousness; as, kindliness of weather, or of a season.
Fruits and corn are much advanced by temper of the air and kindliness of seasons. --Whitlock.
"I believe a personal relationship that is based on good faith, understanding and kindliness makes a major difference in trying to resolve some of these international problems," Ford told the National Press Club.