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- Dictionarykindly/ˈkʌɪndli/
adverb
- 1. in a kind manner: "‘Never mind,’ she said kindly" Similar Opposite
adjective
- 1. kind, warm-hearted, or gentle: "he was a quiet, kindly man"
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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.
The meaning of KINDLY is of a sympathetic or generous nature. How to use kindly in a sentence.
If someone kindly does something for you, they act in a thoughtful and helpful way. He kindly carried our picnic in a rucksack. He had very kindly asked me to the cocktail party that evening. If someone asks you to kindly do something, they are asking you in a way which shows that they have authority over you, or that they are angry with you.
“a kindly act” synonyms: benevolent , charitable , good-hearted , large-hearted , openhearted , sympathetic kind
KINDLY meaning: 1. in a kind way: 2. used when asking someone to do something, especially when you are annoyed…. Learn more.
There are 17 meanings listed in OED's entry for the adjective kindly, 11 of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. How common is the adjective kindly? How is the adjective kindly pronounced? Where does the adjective kindly come from?
1. having, showing, or proceeding from a kind disposition: kindly people. 2. gentle or mild. 3. pleasant or beneficial. 4. in a kind manner. 5. cordially or heartily: We thank you kindly. 6. obligingly; please: Kindly close the door. 7. favorably: to take kindly to an idea.
Kindly definition: Of a sympathetic, helpful, or benevolent nature.
A kindly person is kind, caring, and sympathetic. [...] 2. If someone kindly does something for you, they act in a thoughtful and helpful way. [...] 3. If someone asks you to kindly do something, they are asking you in a way which shows that they have authority over you, or that they are angry with you. [formal] [...]
(old-fashioned or formal) used to ask or tell somebody to do something, sometimes when you are annoyed. Kindly leave me alone! Visitors are kindly requested to sign the book. (Indian English) (mainly in writing) used to acknowledge and apologize for something that causes problems or difficulties and ask people to accept and adapt to the situation.
