: feeling or showing concern for or kindness to others
a kind, caring person
I waited expectantly for the sympathy to come pouring out, since Mary Anne is the most sensitive, caring person I know …—
Ann M. Martin
Ann M. MartinThe Steve Martin character is consistently suave, gracious, tender, caring, worldly wise, and a great lover.—Richard Alleva
Richard Alleva
caringly
adverb
was treated gently and caringly
caringness
noun
There's evidence every season that friendly decent social caringness isn't uncommon in the literary community.
—Benjamin DeMott
Benjamin DeMott
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The brothers are looking for a loving, caring and supportive family.
—The Star, Kansas City Star, 18 May 2024
His laugh, charm and caring personality touched all who knew him.
—Pat Saperstein, Variety, 10 May 2024
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The Star, Kansas City Star, 18 May 2024
His laugh, charm and caring personality touched all who knew him.
—Pat Saperstein, Variety, 10 May 2024
See all Example Sentences for caring
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“Caring.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/caring. Accessed 28 May. 2024.
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