Meaning & use
kindly
In a kind, gentle, thoughtful, and considerate manner toward someone.
See it in a sentence
The nurse kindly explained each step of the procedure before it began.
He kindly offered to drive us to the airport at five in the morning.
A note on using this word
Kindly can also work as an adjective, as in a kindly old man, describing a warm and generous nature rather than an action.
Words with a similar meaning
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Words with an opposite meaning
harshlycruelly
Another way to use it
2. adjective
Having or showing a warm-hearted, friendly, and generous nature.
The kindly shopkeeper always let the children look at the toys without buying anything.
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