kindly

/'kaindli/
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kindly

The teacher speaks kindly to the young student.

Definition

  1. Adjective:

    • Having or showing a gentle, sympathetic, or benevolent nature: "kindly" describes a person, action, or demeanor that is friendly, generous, and well-meaning.
    • Pleasant and agreeable: "kindly" can describe something, like weather or conditions, that is mild and favorable.

  2. Adverb:

    • In a kind, gentle, or friendly manner: "kindly" describes how an action is performed, with benevolence or courtesy.
    • Please (used in polite requests): "kindly" is used to make a request more formal and polite, though it can sometimes sound stern.
Usage Examples

  • Adjective:

    • She has a kindly face and a warm smile.
    • We are grateful for your kindly advice.
    • The plants flourished in the kindly climate.

  • Adverb:

    • The teacher spoke kindly to the nervous student.
    • He kindly offered to drive me home.
    • Kindly close the door when you leave. (Polite request)
    • Would you kindly stop making that noise? (Can be a firm request)
Advanced Usage
  • "to take kindly to something": to accept or react favorably to something.
    • He did not take kindly to the criticism. (He reacted badly to it.)
  • "a kindly act/word": a benevolent action or piece of advice.
    • A few kindly words can make a big difference.
Variants and Related Words
  • Kind (adj): Having a friendly, generous, or considerate nature. (The root word)
    • She is a very kind person.
  • Kindliness (n): The quality of being kindly; benevolence.
    • Her general kindliness made her popular.
Synonyms
  • Adjective: Benevolent, compassionate, sympathetic, good-natured, gentle.
  • Adverb: Gently, compassionately, politely, please.
Related Phrases
  • Look kindly upon: To regard with favor or approval.
    • I hope the committee will look kindly upon our proposal.
  • Kindly note: A formal phrase used to draw polite attention to something.
    • Kindly note that the office will be closed tomorrow.
kindly

The teacher speaks kindly to the young student.

Adjective
  1. pleasant and agreeable
    • a kindly climate
    • kindly breeze
  2. showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity
    • was charitable in his opinions of others
    • kindly criticism
    • a kindly act
    • sympathetic words
    • a large-hearted mentor
Adverb
  1. in a kind manner or out of kindness
    • He spoke kindly to the boy
    • she kindly overlooked the mistake

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