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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 can be an adverb meaning in a kind way, or an adjective meaning having a character that is generous and caring. Learn how to use kindly in different contexts and see synonyms and translations.

   • English (US)

     KINDLY meaning: 1. in a kind way: 2. used when asking...

   • Znaczenie Kindly, Definicja W Cambridge English Dictionary

     KINDLY definicja: 1. in a kind way: 2. used when asking...

   • Kindly: Italian Translation

     KINDLY translate: gentilmente, gentilmente, per favore,...

   • Kindly Spanish Translation

     KINDLY translate: amablemente, amablemente, amablemente,...

   • Kindly: Russian Translation

     KINDLY translate: доброжелательно, любезно , будьте любезны...

   • Kindly: Catalan Translation

     kindly translate: amablement. Learn more in the Cambridge...

   • Portuguese Translation

     KINDLY translate: gentilmente, gentilmente, gentilmente, por...

   • Kindly in Japanese

     KINDLY translate: 親切にも, 穏（おだ）やかに, やさしく,...

3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › kindlyKindly Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   Kindly can be an adjective meaning sympathetic, generous, or pleasant, or an adverb meaning courteously, graciously, or naturally. Learn more about its synonyms, examples, history, and usage with Merriam-Webster.

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

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   Learn the meaning, pronunciation, and usage of the word 'kindly' as an adjective, adverb, and noun. Find synonyms, examples, and related words for 'kindly' in British and American English.

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

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   Kindly can be an adverb or an adjective meaning sympathetic, pleasant, or agreeable. Learn how to use it in different contexts, such as expressing gratitude, asking politely, or taking something unfavorably.

6. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishkindly adverb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   (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. Word Origin. Idioms. kindly adjust.

7. www.dictionary.com › browse › kindlyKINDLY Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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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.

8. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishKINDLY | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   Kindly can be an adverb meaning 'in a kind or generous way' or 'please' in instructions. It can also be an adjective meaning 'kind'. Learn more about its meaning, pronunciation and examples.