单词	kindliness
释义	kindlykindly2 adjective old-fashioned Examples EXAMPLES FROM OTHER DICTIONARIES a kindly old man EXAMPLES FROM THE CORPUS But these kindly visitors may be doing more damage than chain-saws. He also lifted the Challenge Cup, in 1997, thanks to a kindly gesture from Goulding. He had the reputation of a kindly man, much respected by those who worked for him. He is kindly and supportive, fatherly. Sands looked at him with sadness, less like a stern judge than a kindly doctor. They were all smiling at him, and the parents had pleasant, kindly faces. Collocations COLLOCATIONS FROM OTHER ENTRIES► not take kindly to  She does not take kindly to criticism (=reacts badly to criticism). ► kindly treat · The world had not treated him kindly. COLLOCATIONS FROM THE CORPUSADVERB► more · Carelessly dressed would perhaps be putting it more kindly.· Yet future historians are likely to look more kindly on his achievements for his country than the present generation.· The objection to the claim is that it is mere assertion or, more kindly, an act of faith.· Her pity for the man she had hurt so deeply made her behave more kindly towards him than was perhaps sensible. ► very · He rang me last night, very kindly, principally I think to assure me that there could be no doubt.· I was welcomed very kindly at my hotel.· But the Gods were once more on my side, I took very kindly to flying instruction, but again I was lucky. Phrases PHRASES FROM OTHER ENTRIES► be well/favourably/kindly disposed (to/towards somebody/something) He said Bonn was favourably disposed to such a conference if it were well prepared. I think maybe she had seen the television programmes and was favourably disposed. It is expected that he will be favourably disposed towards the report's proposals. Jackson was well disposed towards journalists of left-wing sympathies. The best that can be hoped for, on their behalf, is that human beings are kindly disposed towards them. The majority were favourably disposed, some were ambivalent and a few highly critical of the messages and their style. Word family WORD FAMILYadjectivekind ≠ unkindkindlynounkindness ≠ unkindnessadverbkindly ≠ unkindly kind and caring for other people:  Mrs Gardiner was a kindly old soul.—kindliness noun [uncountable]
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