Meaning & use

kindly

adverb·Everyday

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

gentlywarmlygraciously

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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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