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- [kahynd-lee]
- /ˈkaɪnd li/
- /ˈkaɪndli/
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- [kahynd-lee]
- /ˈkaɪnd li/
Definitions of kindly word
- adjective kindly having, showing, or proceeding from a benevolent disposition or spirit; kindhearted: kindly people. 1
- adjective kindly gentle or mild, as rule or laws. 1
- adjective kindly pleasant, agreeable, or benign: kindly climate. 1
- adjective kindly favorable, as soil for crops. 1
- adverb kindly in a kind manner; with sympathetic or helpful kindness. 1
- adverb kindly cordially or heartily: We thank you kindly. 1
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Origin of kindly
First appearance:
before 900 One of the 4% oldest English words
before 900; Middle English kyndly (adj. and adv.), Old English gecyndelīc natural, gecyndelīce naturally; see kind1, -ly
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Parts of speech for Kindly
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adjective
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adverb
pronoun
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kindly popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 96% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for kindly
adj kindly
- sympathetic — characterized by, proceeding from, exhibiting, or feeling sympathy; sympathizing; compassionate: a sympathetic listener.
- genial — of or relating to the chin.
- benevolent — If you describe a person in authority as benevolent, you mean that they are kind and fair.
- polite — showing good manners toward others, as in behavior, speech, etc.; courteous; civil: a polite reply.
- gentle — kindly; amiable: a gentle manner.
adv kindly
- delicately — fine in texture, quality, construction, etc.: a delicate lace collar.
- politely — showing good manners toward others, as in behavior, speech, etc.; courteous; civil: a polite reply.
- helpfully — giving or rendering aid or assistance; of service: Your comments were very helpful.
- tenderly — soft or delicate in substance; not hard or tough: a tender steak.
- sympathetically — characterized by, proceeding from, exhibiting, or feeling sympathy; sympathizing; compassionate: a sympathetic listener.
adverb kindly
- gently — kindly; amiable: a gentle manner.
- kindheartedly — In a kindhearted manner.
- nicely — pleasing; agreeable; delightful: a nice visit.
- heedfully — In a heedful manner.
adjective kindly
- caring — If someone is caring, they are affectionate, helpful, and sympathetic.
- compassionate — If you describe someone or something as compassionate, you mean that they feel or show pity, sympathy, and understanding for people who are suffering.
- nice — pleasing; agreeable; delightful: a nice visit.
- considerate — Someone who is considerate pays attention to the needs, wishes, or feelings of other people.
- helpful — giving or rendering aid or assistance; of service: Your comments were very helpful.
Antonyms for kindly
adj kindly
- uncaring — a state of mind in which one is troubled; worry, anxiety, or concern: He was never free from care.
- unfriendly — not amicable; not friendly or kindly in disposition; unsympathetic; aloof: an unfriendly coldness of manner.
- unkind — lacking in kindness or mercy; severe.
- heedless — careless; thoughtless; unmindful: Heedless of the danger, he returned to the burning building to save his dog.
- inattentive — not attentive; negligent.
adv kindly
- inconsiderate — without due regard for the rights or feelings of others: It was inconsiderate of him to keep us waiting.
- disagreeable — contrary to one's taste or liking; unpleasant; offensive; repugnant.
adverb kindly
- cruelly — willfully or knowingly causing pain or distress to others.
- disagreeably — In a disagreeable manner.
- inconsiderately — In an inconsiderate manner.
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