Kindly: meaning, definitions and examples

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kindly

[ ˈkaɪndli ]

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in a kind manner

Showing kindness; in a kind manner; warmly; from a feeling of kindness; with goodwill.

Synonyms

affectionately, graciously, kind

Examples of usage

He treated her kindly.
She speaks kindly of everyone.

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benevolent and considerate

Having a gentle nature; warm-hearted; considerate; kind-hearted; benevolent.

Synonyms

benevolent, compassionate, considerate

Examples of usage

She is a kindly old lady.
He has a kindly face.

Translations

Translations of the word "kindly" in other languages:

🇵🇹 amavelmente

🇮🇳 कृपया

🇩🇪 freundlich

🇮🇩 dengan ramah

🇺🇦 ласкаво

🇵🇱 uprzejmie

🇯🇵 親切に (しんせつに)

🇫🇷 gentiment

🇪🇸 amablemente

🇹🇷 nazikçe

🇰🇷 친절하게 (chinjeolhage)

🇸🇦 بلطف

🇨🇿 laskavě

🇸🇰 láskavo

🇨🇳 亲切地 (qīnqiè de)

🇸🇮 prijazno

🇮🇸 vingjarnlega

🇰🇿 мейірімділікпен

🇬🇪 სიყვარულით (siqvarulit)

🇦🇿 mehribanlıqla

🇲🇽 amablemente

Word origin

The word 'kindly' originated from Middle English 'kendely' which meant 'natural, well-disposed'. Over time, the meaning evolved to include benevolence and warmth. The adverb form of 'kindly' has been in use since the 14th century, while the adjective form has been used since the 15th century. It is derived from the Old English 'gecynde', meaning 'natural, native, innate'.