Meaning & Definition of word "Kindly"

Kindly

/ˈkaɪn.dli/

adjective:

  • 1. Having a kind nature; gentle and benevolent.
    • Example: The kindly old man always had candy for the children.

adverb:

  • 1. In a kind manner; with kindness.
    • Example: She spoke kindly to her neighbor when he was upset.
  • 2. Used to indicate a polite request or invitation.
    • Example: Could you kindly pass the salt?
  • 3. In a gentle or benign way.
    • Example: He kindly offered to help her with her groceries.

Etymology

Middle English, from kind + -ly

Common Phrases and Expressions

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

Related Words

kind:

having a friendly, generous, and considerate nature

kindness:

the quality of being friendly, generous, and considerate

Slang Meanings of kindly

Meaning: to do something nice

Example Sentence: He's kindly helping her with her homework.