caring

adjective

car·​ing ˈker-iŋ 

: 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

The Steve Martin character is consistently suave, gracious, tender, caring, worldly wise, and a great lover.

—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

Examples of caring in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Leslie and her gruff-but-caring, staunch Libertarian boss Ron Swanson (the incomparable Nick Offerman) became symbols of bygone bipartisanship, not to mention endless memes. —Jennifer Armstrong, IndieWire, 15 Apr. 2026

Sheriff Jim Cooper lauded Lester’s leadership capabilities, work ethic and caring nature. —Ishani Desai, Sacbee.com, 14 Apr. 2026

Ryyan's parents describe him as humble, caring, and deeply supportive. —Kennedy Cook, CBS News, 5 Apr. 2026

Teamwork strengthens as the caring Moon and triumphant Jupiter team up to support your casual friendships and deeper connections. —Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 4 Apr. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1956, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for caring

• airing
• bearing
• blaring
• chairing
• charing
• daring
• erring
• fairing
• flaring
• glaring
• haring
• herring