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   kindly

   /ˈkʌɪndli/

   adverb

   • 1. in a kind manner: "‘Never mind,’ she said kindly" Similar benevolentlygood-naturedlywarmlyaffectionatelytenderlylovinglycompassionatelyconsideratelythoughtfullyhelpfullyobliginglygenerouslyselflesslyunselfishlygraciouslyindulgentlysympatheticallylenientlycharitablyOpposite unkindlyharshly
   • ▪ please (used in a polite request or demand, often ironically): "would you kindly explain what you're talking about?" Similar pleaseif you pleaseif you would be so goodif you wouldn't mindhave the goodness toprays'il vous plaîtarchaic:prithee

   adjective

   • 1. kind, warm-hearted, or gentle: "he was a quiet, kindly man"

   Word Origin Old English: adverb from gecyndelīce ‘naturally, characteristically’ (see kind2, -ly2); adjective from gecyndelīc ‘natural’ (see kind1, -ly1).

   Scrabble Points: 14

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishKINDLY | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   KINDLY definition: 1. in a kind way: 2. used when asking someone to do something, especially when you are annoyed…. Learn more.

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   The meaning of KINDLY is of a sympathetic or generous nature. How to use kindly in a sentence. of a sympathetic or generous nature; of an agreeable or beneficial nature : pleasant; natural…

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › english › kindlyKINDLY | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   KINDLY meaning: 1. in a kind way: 2. used when asking someone to do something, especially when you are annoyed…. Learn more.

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   Kindly definition: having, showing, or proceeding from a benevolent disposition or spirit; kindhearted. See examples of KINDLY used in a sentence.

6. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › kindlyKindly - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   kindly: 1 adv in a kind manner or out of kindness “He spoke kindly to the boy” “she kindly overlooked the mistake” Antonyms: unkindly in an unkind manner or with unkindness adj pleasant and agreeable “a kindly climate” “ kindly breeze” Synonyms: benign , benignant pleasant and beneficial in nature or influence adj showing or motivated by ...

7. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishKINDLY definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   10 meanings: 1. having a sympathetic or warm-hearted nature 2. motivated by warm and sympathetic feelings 3. pleasant, mild, or.... Click for more definitions.

8. dictionary.cambridge.org › learner-english › kindlyKINDLY | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   KINDLY definition: 1. in a kind or generous way: 2. used in instructions to mean 'please', usually when you are…. Learn more.