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.