Meaning & Definition of Kindly in English
English⟶
Kindly
/kaɪndli/
adjective
1. Showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity
- "Was charitable in his opinions of others"
- "Kindly criticism"
- "A kindly act"
- "Sympathetic words"
- "A large-hearted mentor"
synonym:
- charitable,
- benevolent,
- kindly,
- sympathetic,
- good-hearted,
- openhearted,
- large-hearted
2. Pleasant and agreeable
- "A kindly climate"
- "Kindly breeze"
synonym:
- kindly
adverb
1. In a kind manner or out of kindness
- "He spoke kindly to the boy"
- "She kindly overlooked the mistake"
synonym:
- kindly
Examples of using
You will be treated kindly.
She kindly listened to my request.
He kindly answered the question.