kindly

kind-ly · adverb

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Definitions

adverb

  1. 1.

    In a kind, considerate, or gentle manner.

  2. 2.

    (used in polite requests) Please.

  3. 3.

    (as adjective) Having a kind or warm nature.

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    not take kindly to — to react negatively to something
  • •
    look kindly upon — to view favorably or with approval

Related words

Antonyms: cruelly, harshly, unkindly
See also: gently, kind, kindness
Synonyms: benevolently, gently, graciously

Etymology

From Old English gecyndelīc ("natural, innate"), from gecynd ("nature, kind") + -līc ("-ly").