kind of like

  1. I kind of like that spirit.
  2. I kind of like having her around.
  3. He makes you feel kind of like a kite.
  4. It’s kind of like a universal anthem.
    What is the meaning of "kind of like’?
    Is it a verb or an adjective?
    Please explain.
    Thanks.

Beeesneees,
Please answer the above quires.
Thanks.

‘kind of’ = ‘sort of’.

I kind of/sort of like that spirit. – In more ways than not, I like that spirit.
I kind of like having her around - in more ways than not, I like having her around.

He makes you feel a little like a kite.

In a way it is like a universal anthem.