
kindly



kind‧ly /ˈkaɪndli/ adverb
kindly adjective [usually before noun]
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Synonyms & Related Wordskindly[adjective]Synonyms:- good-natured, benevolent, benign, compassionate, helpful, kind, pleasant, sympathetic, warm
[adverb]Synonyms:- politely, agreeably, cordially, graciously, tenderly, thoughtfully
Antonyms: unkindly, acrid (
of temper, attitudes, comments)
Contrasted words: malevolent, malicious, malign, spiteful
Related Words: gracious,
sociable,
friendly,
neighborly,
attentive,
considerate,
thoughtful [TahlilGaran] English Synonym Dictionary ▲
English DictionaryI. kind‧ly1 /ˈkaɪndli/
adverb [
Word Family: adjective:
kind ≠
unkind,
kindly;
noun:
kindness ≠
unkindness;
adverb:
kindly ≠
unkindly]
1. in a kind way
Synonym : generouslykindly offer/agree/give etc
Mr Nunn has kindly agreed to let us use his barn for the dance.2. not take kindly to something to be unwilling to accept a situation because it annoys you:
She does not take kindly to criticism.3. look kindly on somebody/something to approve of someone or something:
Jimmy would probably not look too kindly on our request.4. spoken formal a word meaning ‘please’, which is often used when you are annoyed:
Will you kindly put that book back? [TahlilGaran] Dictionary of Contemporary English ▲
II. kindly2 adjective old-fashioned [
Word Family: adjective:
kind ≠
unkind,
kindly;
noun:
kindness ≠
unkindness;
adverb:
kindly ≠
unkindly]
kind and caring for other people:
Mrs Gardiner was a kindly old soul.—kindliness noun [uncountable] [TahlilGaran] Dictionary of Contemporary English ▲
Common Errorskindlyadverb1.
BAD: You are very kindly to spare me so much of your time.
GOOD: You are very kind to spare me so much of your time.
BAD: She is always very kindly and helpful.
GOOD: She is always very kind and helpful.
Usage Note:Kindly is nearly always used as an adverb: 'They've kindly offered to lend me their car while they're away.' 'Would you kindly sit down and stop being a nuisance.'
2.
DUBIOUS: I wonder if you would kindly correct my mistakes.
GOOD: I wonder if you could possibly correct my mistakes.
DUBIOUS: Would you kindly open the door?
GOOD: Would you mind opening the door, please?
Usage Note:Kindly is used to mean 'please' only in formal styles. When used inappropriately, it can sound sarcastic or even express anger: 'Would you kindly keep your hands to yourself.'
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Idiomskindlyˈkaɪndlɪ See:
take kindly to [TahlilGaran] English Idioms Dictionary ▲