Kindly: meaning, definitions and examples

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kindly

 

[ หˆkaษชndli ]

Adverb / Adjective
Context #1 | Adverb

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.
Context #2 | Adjective

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น amavelmente

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เฅƒเคชเคฏเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช freundlich

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ dengan ramah

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะปะฐัะบะฐะฒะพ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ uprzejmie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่ฆชๅˆ‡ใซ (ใ—ใ‚“ใ›ใคใซ)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท gentiment

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ amablemente

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท nazikรงe

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์นœ์ ˆํ•˜๊ฒŒ (chinjeolhage)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุจู„ุทู

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ laskavฤ›

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ lรกskavo

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ไบฒๅˆ‡ๅœฐ (qฤซnqiรจ de)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ prijazno

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ vingjarnlega

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะผะตะนั–ั€ั–ะผะดั–ะปั–ะบะฟะตะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒ˜แƒงแƒ•แƒแƒ แƒฃแƒšแƒ˜แƒ— (siqvarulit)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ mehribanlฤฑqla

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ amablemente

Etymology

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'.

See also: kind, kinden, kindergarten, kindle, kindling, kindness, kindred, kinds, unkind, unkindly, unkindness.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #4,801, this word represents useful upper-intermediate vocabulary. Understanding and using it will help you express more complex ideas effectively.