Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

kinda

Adverb
/ˈkaɪn.də/
Definition
An informal contraction of ‘kind of’, used to indicate a moderate degree or a slight quality.
Examples
  • I’m kinda tired after staying up late last night.
  • This movie is kinda interesting but also a bit dull.
  • It’s kinda hard to explain what I mean.
Meaning
Kinda is used when someone is expressing that something is somewhat true or partially the case.
Synonyms
  • Somewhat
  • Rather
  • Partly