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kindly
[ kahynd-lee ]
adjective
- having, showing, or proceeding from a benevolent disposition or spirit; kindhearted:
kindly people.
- gentle or mild, as rule or laws.
- pleasant, agreeable, or benign:
kindly climate.
- favorable, as soil for crops.
kindly
/ ˈ°ì²¹Éª²Ô»å±ôɪ /
adjective
- having a sympathetic or warm-hearted nature
- motivated by warm and sympathetic feelings
a kindly act
- pleasant, mild, or agreeable
a kindly climate
- archaic.natural; normal
adverb
- in a considerate or humane way
- with tolerance or forbearance
he kindly forgave my rudeness
- cordially; pleasantly
he greeted us kindly
- please (often used to express impatience or formality)
will you kindly behave yourself!
- archaic.in accordance with nature; appropriately
- not take kindly toto react unfavourably towards
Derived Forms
- ˈ°ì¾±²Ô»å±ô¾±²Ô±ð²õ²õ, noun
˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins
Idioms and Phrases
see take kindly to .Synonym Study
Example Sentences
While some critics have accused Mantel of promoting anti-Catholic propaganda and treating Cromwell a little too kindly, she, unlike Foxe, does not shy away from the blood that trails Cromwell's ascent.
And if you’re brave enough to step deeper into the lot, yet clearly not confident in ascertaining a Golden Pothos from a Pothos N’Joy, a woman with a warm smile will approach you kindly.
"We are grateful for the outpouring of love and support during this difficult time but we kindly request privacy as we grieve and navigate through this challenging time."
“We are grateful for the outpouring of love and support during this difficult time but we kindly request privacy as we grieve and navigate through this challenging time.â€
"If he treats Putin too kindly he will not be respected by China, Iran or other enemies."
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