Kindly
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈkaɪn(d)li/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Kindly is an adjective meaning Having a kind personality; kind, warmhearted, sympathetic.
Meaning
Having a kind personality; kind, warmhearted, sympathetic.
More Meanings
- In a kind manner, out of kindness.
- In a favourable way.
- Used to make a polite request: please.
- (US) With kind acceptance; used with take.
- (dated) Favourable, gentle, pleasant, tidy, auspicious, beneficent.
- (archaic) Lawful.
- (obsolete) Natural; inherent to the kind or race.
Example Sentences
the kindly fruits of the earth
An heard of Bulles, whom kindly rage doth sting,
Lead, kindly Light, amid th' encircling gloom, / Lead Thou me on
A kindly old man sits on the park bench every afternoon feeding pigeons.
Word Forms
- kindlier
- kindliest
Synonyms for kindly
Depending on context, synonyms include compassionate, benignant, good-hearted, kind, kindhearted, humane.
Antonyms for kindly
Common opposites include stern, hateful, malevolent, malicious, spiteful, virulent.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include good-hearted, benignant, benevolent, benign, sympathetic, openhearted.
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