great kindness

collocation in English

meaningsofgreatandkindness

These words are often used together. Click on the links below to explore the meanings. Or,see other collocations withkindness.
great
adjective
uk
/ɡreɪt/us
/ɡreɪt/
large in amount, size, ...
See more atgreat
kindness
noun
uk
/ˈkaɪnd.nəs/us
/ˈkaɪnd.nəs/
the quality of ...
See more atkindness

(Definition ofgreatandkindnessfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

Examplesofgreat kindness

These examples are from corpora and from sources on the web. Any opinions in the examples do not represent the opinion of the Cambridge Dictionary editors or of Cambridge University Press or its licensors.
But that only deepened his friendships, for his judgments were mostly right, and because everything he did was done withgreatkindness.
From theCambridge English Corpus
My sorrow has been increased by the fact that all my old associates without exception have treated me withgreatkindnessand consideration.
From the
Hansard archive
Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under theOpen Parliament Licence v3.0
Greatkindnesswas given on all hands, and it was understood and welcomed by the people.
From the
Hansard archive
Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under theOpen Parliament Licence v3.0
There are some people who misguidedly believe that they are doing somegreatkindnessby encouraging the birds.
From the
Hansard archive
Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under theOpen Parliament Licence v3.0
I wish to place on record my sincere appreciation hisgreatkindnessin giving me notice of the subjects that he wanted to cover.
From the
Hansard archive
Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under theOpen Parliament Licence v3.0
Everywhere we went we were received withgreatkindnessand hospitality.
From the
Hansard archive
Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under theOpen Parliament Licence v3.0
I have always received verygreatkindness, attention and consideration.
From the
Hansard archive
Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under theOpen Parliament Licence v3.0
They have withgreatkindnessoffered the landlords a chance of contributing to the national emergency.
From the
Hansard archive
Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under theOpen Parliament Licence v3.0
It is, therefore, very important that the police should act with great care andgreatkindnessin the poor districts.
From the
Hansard archive
Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under theOpen Parliament Licence v3.0
I should like to apologise to him and thank him for hisgreatkindnessand understanding of my frustration.
From the
Hansard archive
Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under theOpen Parliament Licence v3.0
A somewhat angular person in these social circumstances, carried away from her a feeling ofgreatkindnessand hospitality.
From the
Hansard archive
Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under theOpen Parliament Licence v3.0
It was a matter ofgreatkindnessto them, at least, to allow a time lag of twelve years.
From the
Hansard archive
Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under theOpen Parliament Licence v3.0
He was remarkable for hisgreatkindnessof heart and his deeply benevolent disposition.
From the
Hansard archive
Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under theOpen Parliament Licence v3.0
I think that they behaved with immense fairness, and, indeed, withgreatkindnessand great humanity, in both cases.
From the
Hansard archive
Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under theOpen Parliament Licence v3.0
That much, at least, the draftsmen have done by way ofgreatkindnessto us.
From the
Hansard archive
Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under theOpen Parliament Licence v3.0
The community is accessible to them and, with itsgreatkindnessand tolerance, will welcome them.
From the
Hansard archive
Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under theOpen Parliament Licence v3.0
It has been agreatkindnessto them that the debate has been held at a reasonably early hour.
From the
Hansard archive
Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under theOpen Parliament Licence v3.0
I found there a most marvellous teacher, a woman ofgreatkindnessand maternal interest.
From the
Hansard archive
Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under theOpen Parliament Licence v3.0
Is it not due to us to pay some kind of tribute to thegreatkindnesswhich has been shown?
From the
Hansard archive
Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under theOpen Parliament Licence v3.0
I met withgreatkindness, although sometimes perhaps with a little suspicion.
From the
Hansard archive
Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under theOpen Parliament Licence v3.0
These examples are from corpora and from sources on the web. Any opinions in the examples do not represent the opinion of the Cambridge Dictionary editors or of Cambridge University Press or its licensors.
Want to learn more?
Go to the definition ofgreat
Go to the definition ofkindness
See other collocations withkindness