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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).

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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.

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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.

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

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   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.

6. www.thefreedictionary.com › kindlyKindly - definition of kindly by The Free Dictionary

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   1. having a sympathetic or warm-hearted nature. 2. motivated by warm and sympathetic feelings: a kindly act. 3. pleasant, mild, or agreeable: a kindly climate. 4. archaic natural; normal. adv. 5. in a considerate or humane way.

7. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryKINDLY | 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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   pleasant and agreeable. “a kindly climate”. “ kindly breeze”. synonyms: benign, benignant. pleasant and beneficial in nature or influence. adjective. showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity. “ kindly criticism”.