: 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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Overprotective caring behaviours that may lead to emotional and behavioural problems in the dog have also been documented.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 22 May 2025
Brooklyn and Nicola had a wonderful time and found Harry and Meghan to be particularly kind, caring and generous.
—Simon Perry, People.com, 19 May 2025
An efficient and caring city should respond immediately.
—Chicago Tribune, 17 May 2025
In moments of stress or vulnerability, even a caring touch can miss the mark, leaving someone feeling unseen, misunderstood or more alone than before.
—Brian N. Chin, The Conversation, 16 May 2025
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Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 22 May 2025
Brooklyn and Nicola had a wonderful time and found Harry and Meghan to be particularly kind, caring and generous.
—Simon Perry, People.com, 19 May 2025
An efficient and caring city should respond immediately.
—Chicago Tribune, 17 May 2025
In moments of stress or vulnerability, even a caring touch can miss the mark, leaving someone feeling unseen, misunderstood or more alone than before.
—Brian N. Chin, The Conversation, 16 May 2025
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 1 Jun. 2025.
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