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

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As many as 14% of spine surgeries over three years were deemed unnecessary, costing taxpayers $2 billion, according to a recent report published by the Lown Institute, a think tank promoting ideas for a just and caring system of health. —

Richard Menger Md Mpa, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024 Stephen is sweet and caring, but the transition to civilian life is bumpy, even with the help of alcohol. —

Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 14 Nov. 2024 He is described by those who know him as dependable and caring and as someone who always tries to help others. —

The Hill, 12 Dec. 2024 But a loving and caring community can help comfort. —

Karen Bartunek, The Arizona Republic, 11 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for caring