Kindly (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

adjective, kind·li·er, kind·li·est.
  1. having, showing, or proceeding from a benevolent disposition or spirit; kindhearted: kindly people.
  2. gentle or mild, as rule or laws.
  3. pleasant, agreeable, or benign: kindly climate.
  4. favorable, as soil for crops.
adverb
  1. in a kind manner; with sympathetic or helpful kindness.
  2. cordially or heartily: We thank you kindly.
  3. obligingly; please: Would you kindly close the door?
  4. with liking; favorably: to take kindly to an idea.
adjective -lier or -liest
  1. having a sympathetic or warm-hearted nature
  2. motivated by warm and sympathetic feelings
  3. pleasant, mild, or agreeable
  4. natural; normal
adverb
  1. in a considerate or humane way
  2. with tolerance or forbearance
  3. cordially; pleasantly
  4. please (often used to express impatience or formality)
  5. in accordance with nature; appropriately
  6. to react unfavourably towards
Kindly (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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