Kindly

/ˈkaɪn.dli/

Meaning & Definition

adjective

Having a kind nature; gentle and benevolent.

The kindly old man always had candy for the children.

adverb

In a kind manner; with kindness.

She spoke kindly to her neighbor when he was upset.

Used to indicate a polite request or invitation.

Could you kindly pass the salt?

In a gentle or benign way.

He kindly offered to help her with her groceries.

Middle English, from kind + -ly

kindly reminder

a polite way of reminding someone about something

kindly dispose

to kindly get rid of something

kindly refrain

to politely ask someone not to do something

kind

having a friendly, generous, and considerate nature

kindness

the quality of being friendly, generous, and considerate

to do something nice

He's kindly helping her with her homework.