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kind·ly  (kndl)

adj. kind·li·er, kind·li·est

1. Of a sympathetic, helpful, or benevolent nature: a kindly interest; a gentle, kindly soul. See Synonyms at kind¹.

2. Agreeable; pleasant: a kindly breeze.

3.

a. Archaic Within the law; lawful.

b. Obsolete Natural to its kind.

adv.

1. Out of kindness: She kindly overlooked their mistake.

2. In a kind manner: He spoke kindly to us.

3. Pleasantly; agreeably: The sun shone kindly.

4. In an accommodating manner: Would you kindly fill in your name and address?

5. Obsolete In a way or course that is natural; fittingly.

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kindly

Adjective

[-lier, -liest]

1. having a warm-hearted and caring nature

2. pleasant or agreeable: a kindly climate

Adverb

1. in a considerate or humane way

2. please: will you kindly stop prattling on about it!

3. not take kindly to to react unfavourably towards

kindliness n

Thesaurus

Adj.	1.	kindly - 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" good-hearted, large-hearted, openhearted, benevolent, charitable, sympathetic kind - having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior; "kind to sick patients"; "a kind master"; "kind words showing understanding and sympathy"; "thanked her for her kind letter"
	2.	kindly - pleasant and agreeable; "a kindly climate"; "kindly breeze" benignant, benign - pleasant and beneficial in nature or influence; "a benign smile"; "the benign sky"; "the benign influence of pure air"
Adv.	1.	kindly - in a kind manner or out of kindness; "He spoke kindly to the boy"; "she kindly overlooked the mistake" unkindly - in an unkind manner or with unkindness; "The teacher treats the children unkindly"

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kindly

adjective 1. benevolent, kind, caring, nice, warm, gentle, helpful, pleasant, mild, sympathetic, beneficial, polite, favourable, benign, humane, compassionate, hearty, cordial, considerate, genial, affable, good-natured, beneficent, well-disposed, kind-hearted, warm-hearted << OPPOSITE cruel

adverb 2. benevolently, politely, generously, thoughtfully, tenderly, lovingly, cordially, affectionately, helpfully, graciously, obligingly, agreeably, indulgently, selflessly, unselfishly, compassionately, considerately << OPPOSITE unkindly

Translations

kindly [ˈkaɪndlɪ] adj → bondadoso (= gentle); cariñoso

adv → bondadosamente, amablemente;

will you kindly ... → sería usted tan amable de ...

kindly [ˈkaɪndlɪ] adj → bienveillant(e) → plein(e) de gentillesse

adv → avec bonté;

will you kindly ... → auriez-vous la bonté or l'obligeance de ...;

he didn't take it kindly → il l'a mal pris

kindly [ˈkaɪndlɪ] kind adj, adv → freundlich, nett;

will you kindly ... kind → würden Sie bitte ...;

he didn't take it kindly kind → er konnte sich damit nicht anfreunden

kindly [ˈkaɪndlɪ] adj → pieno/a di bontà, benevolo/a

adv → con bontà, gentilmente;

will you kindly ... → vuole ... per favore;

he didn't take it kindly → se l'è presa a male