| Roget’s II: The New Thesaurus, Third Edition. 1995. |
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| NOUN: | 1. Kindly, charitable interest in others: altruism, beneficence, benevolence, benignancy, benignity, charitableness, charity, goodwill, kindheartedness, kindliness, kindness, philanthropy. See ATTITUDE, KIND. 2. A sense of propriety or rightness: conscience, decency. See RIGHT. 3. Refined, effortless beauty of manner, form, and style: elegance, elegancy, polish, urbanity. See BEAUTIFUL, STYLE. 4. A kindly act: favor, good turn, indulgence, kindness, service. Archaic : benefit. See HELP. 5. A short prayer said at meals: benediction, blessing, thanks, thanksgiving. See GRATEFUL, RELIGION. 6. Kind, forgiving, or compassionate treatment of or disposition toward others: charity, clemency, lenience, leniency, lenity, mercifulness, mercy. See FORGIVENESS. 7. Temporary immunity from penalties: reprieve, respite. See CONTINUE. | | VERB: | 1. To endow with beauty and elegance by way of a notable addition: adorn, beautify, embellish, enhance, set off. See BEAUTIFUL. 2. To lend dignity or honor to by an act or favor: dignify, honor. See BEAUTIFUL.
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