英语词汇“kindly”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

kindly

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adverb

: in a kind manner : sympathetically

: as a gesture of goodwill

would take it kindly if you would put in a good word

: in an appreciative manner

She didn't respond kindly to the suggestion.

: in a gracious manner : courteously

they kindly invited us along

: as a matter of courtesy : please

would you kindly order me a cab

dated : readily

But he had his gravelled walks, his poets' avenue of yews, that grew kindly, his sundials with their graceful and melancholy admonitions, …

Francis Brett Young

At Pisa he saw something both of Trelawny and of Byron, who took to him kindly …

Sidney Colvin

: in the normal way : naturally

old wounds which had healed kindly

Amer. Mercury

chiefly Southern US : somewhat, kind of

it's kindly embarrassing

Walter Davis

Example Sentences

Adjective A kindly woman helped him find his way home. brought homemade chicken soup out of kindly concern for my health Adverb She always treats animals kindly. They kindly offered to help us.

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

In all of this, the crown sits on the head of a kindly, subdued man, undervalued all his life.

Tunku Varadarajan, WSJ, 11 Sep. 2022 So in his film adaptation, when the kindly woodworker Geppetto creates his puppet son, Pinocchio does not kick him in the nose and run away, and when a wise cricket advises Pinocchio on good behavior, he is not immediately murdered with a hammer.

David Sims, The Atlantic, 10 Sep. 2022 In a 2009 case, Alito expressed kindly concern for a white firefighter, Frank Ricci, who had sued the city of New Haven for reverse discrimination.

Margaret Talbot, The New Yorker, 28 Aug. 2022 Luli’s kindly outreach inspires the group, and soon all the children are chattering away.

Meghan Cox Gurdon, WSJ, 19 Aug. 2022 As his own boss at the Robinson Agency, his relaxed and kindly demeanor accelerated the agent to the top of his profession.

Carson Burton, Variety, 15 Aug. 2022 With properly diffuse lighting and a kindly mirror, most (white male) rock critics can probably see themselves as a version of Malkmus, rocking with sensitive ardor and obscure wit.

Jim Greer, SPIN, 31 July 2022 One night Guy confides his frustration to the kindly, elderly couple next door (Ruth Gordon and Sidney Blackmer).

Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 21 July 2022 And David Strathairn, who portrays Kya's kindly lawyer Tom Milton, even got in on the fun with the animal crews.

Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 15 July 2022

Adverb

State it kindly and clearly and do NOT feel guilty about it.

Abigail Van Buren, oregonlive, 1 Sep. 2022 Fortunately, consciously and kindly reworking your boundaries can prevent this type of discomfort from occurring again.

Chicago Tribune, 6 Aug. 2022 Buying myself flowers has been an absolute game-changer, but nothing comes close to speaking to myself more kindly.

Jacqueline Delgadillo, refinery29.com, 13 July 2022 Her family played it at her funeral last year and a very good friend of the show, musician Imelda May, has kindly recorded a version just for us.

Tommy Mcardle, Peoplemag, 23 Aug. 2022 The experience would normally set you back $117 (£99), but the company is kindly offering Robb Report readers a 20 percent discount.

Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 23 Aug. 2022 This can mean having go-to language to respond to a snap from a romantic interest asking for a nude or to kindly (but firmly) set a boundary with a friend whose texting has become overwhelming.

WIRED, 22 Aug. 2022 Even without consulting the dinosaur expert who kindly indulged our call, people online have landed on the geologic term that emotionally aligns with its colloquial use.

Jessica M. Goldstein, Washington Post, 22 Aug. 2022 Unfortunately for Madoc, Calliope is a former lover of The Sandman protagonist Morpheus (Tom Sturridge), who does not react kindly to hearing of her imprisonment.

Christian Holub, EW.com, 20 Aug. 2022 See More

单词	kindly
释义	kindly 1 of 2 adjective kind·ly ˈkīn(d)-lē kindlier; kindliest 1 : of a sympathetic or generous nature 2 : of an agreeable or beneficial nature : pleasant a kindly climate 3 a obsolete : natural b archaic : lawful kindly 2 of 2 adverb 1 a : in a kind manner : sympathetically b : as a gesture of goodwill would take it kindly if you would put in a good word : in an appreciative manner She didn't respond kindly to the suggestion. c : in a gracious manner : courteously they kindly invited us along d : as a matter of courtesy : please would you kindly order me a cab 2 a dated : readily But he had his gravelled walks, his poets' avenue of yews, that grew kindly, his sundials with their graceful and melancholy admonitions, … Francis Brett Young At Pisa he saw something both of Trelawny and of Byron, who took to him kindly … Sidney Colvin b : in the normal way : naturally old wounds which had healed kindly Amer. Mercury 3 chiefly Southern US : somewhat, kind of it's kindly embarrassing Walter Davis see also take kindly to Synonyms Adjective beneficent benevolent benignant compassionate good-hearted humane kind kindhearted softhearted sympathetic tender tenderhearted warmhearted Adverb considerately courteously graciously nicely reasonably thoughtfully well See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Adjective A kindly woman helped him find his way home. brought homemade chicken soup out of kindly concern for my health Adverb She always treats animals kindly. They kindly offered to help us. Recent Examples on the Web Adjective In all of this, the crown sits on the head of a kindly, subdued man, undervalued all his life. Tunku Varadarajan, WSJ, 11 Sep. 2022 So in his film adaptation, when the kindly woodworker Geppetto creates his puppet son, Pinocchio does not kick him in the nose and run away, and when a wise cricket advises Pinocchio on good behavior, he is not immediately murdered with a hammer. David Sims, The Atlantic, 10 Sep. 2022 In a 2009 case, Alito expressed kindly concern for a white firefighter, Frank Ricci, who had sued the city of New Haven for reverse discrimination. Margaret Talbot, The New Yorker, 28 Aug. 2022 Luli’s kindly outreach inspires the group, and soon all the children are chattering away. Meghan Cox Gurdon, WSJ, 19 Aug. 2022 As his own boss at the Robinson Agency, his relaxed and kindly demeanor accelerated the agent to the top of his profession. Carson Burton, Variety, 15 Aug. 2022 With properly diffuse lighting and a kindly mirror, most (white male) rock critics can probably see themselves as a version of Malkmus, rocking with sensitive ardor and obscure wit. Jim Greer, SPIN, 31 July 2022 One night Guy confides his frustration to the kindly, elderly couple next door (Ruth Gordon and Sidney Blackmer). Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 21 July 2022 And David Strathairn, who portrays Kya's kindly lawyer Tom Milton, even got in on the fun with the animal crews. Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 15 July 2022 Adverb State it kindly and clearly and do NOT feel guilty about it. Abigail Van Buren, oregonlive, 1 Sep. 2022 Fortunately, consciously and kindly reworking your boundaries can prevent this type of discomfort from occurring again. Chicago Tribune, 6 Aug. 2022 Buying myself flowers has been an absolute game-changer, but nothing comes close to speaking to myself more kindly. Jacqueline Delgadillo, refinery29.com, 13 July 2022 Her family played it at her funeral last year and a very good friend of the show, musician Imelda May, has kindly recorded a version just for us. Tommy Mcardle, Peoplemag, 23 Aug. 2022 The experience would normally set you back $117 (£99), but the company is kindly offering Robb Report readers a 20 percent discount. Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 23 Aug. 2022 This can mean having go-to language to respond to a snap from a romantic interest asking for a nude or to kindly (but firmly) set a boundary with a friend whose texting has become overwhelming. WIRED, 22 Aug. 2022 Even without consulting the dinosaur expert who kindly indulged our call, people online have landed on the geologic term that emotionally aligns with its colloquial use. Jessica M. Goldstein, Washington Post, 22 Aug. 2022 Unfortunately for Madoc, Calliope is a former lover of The Sandman protagonist Morpheus (Tom Sturridge), who does not react kindly to hearing of her imprisonment. Christian Holub, EW.com, 20 Aug. 2022 See More Word History Etymology Adjective Middle English, from Old English cyndelīc, from cynd First Known Use Adjective 13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 3a Adverb before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1b Phrases Containing kindly take kindly to look kindly on/upon take kindly to look kindly on/upon Kids Definition kindly 1 of 2 adjective kind·ly ˈkīnd-lē kindlier; kindliest 1 : kind entry 2 sense 1 2 : pleasant or wholesome in nature The cool and kindly breath of evening entered through doors and windows. E. B. White, Charlotte's Web kindly 2 of 2 adverb 1 : in a sympathetic manner The principal treated him kindly. 2 : in a willing manner We didn't take kindly to the change in schedule. 3 : in an appreciative manner I would take it kindly if you could help me. 4 : in an obliging manner Would you kindly take your seat? kindly 1 of 2 adjective 1 as in kind having or marked by sympathy and consideration for others brought homemade chicken soup out of kindly concern for my health Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance kind compassionate benevolent gracious sympathetic gentle thoughtful nice friendly kindhearted generous humane warmhearted benignant merciful sweet beneficent tender good pleasant tenderhearted softhearted attentive considerate patient good-hearted solicitous warm humanitarian cordial benign pitying affable mild forbearing genial lenient neighborly soft magnanimous charitable companionable forgiving understanding amicable good-natured noble clement tolerant munificent comradely good-tempered liberal selfless altruistic unselfish philanthropic unsparing brotherly openhearted philanthropical greathearted freehanded anticruelty cruelty-free Antonyms & Near Antonyms unkindly unkind cruel callous unsympathetic savage heartless vicious brutal brute truculent sadistic inhuman atrocious barbarous unfeeling ruthless brutish barbaric inhumane bestial fiendish merciless wanton pitiless insensitive insensate thoughtless severe inconsiderate stern uncaring harsh tough uncompassionate unthinking grim hard-hearted mean ironhearted malignant unsentimental malicious spiteful cold-blooded malevolent hateful stonyhearted malign virulent nasty uncharitable heavy-handed hard-boiled antihumanitarian See More 2 as in helpful promoting or contributing to personal or social well-being a vegetarian diet can be very kindly to a person hoping to lose a few pounds Synonyms & Similar Words helpful beneficial favorable friendly good satisfying advantageous beneficent profitable benignant salutary desirable gratifying promising supportive advisable rewarding propitious benefic lucrative healthy auspicious constructive wholesome healthful gainful salubrious remunerative bettering amelioratory salutiferous ameliorative Antonyms & Near Antonyms unfriendly bad unfavorable unhelpful disadvantageous unprofitable harmful injurious damaging deleterious insalubrious See More kindly 2 of 2 adverb 1 as in graciously with good reason or courtesy would you kindly hand me the scissors? Synonyms & Similar Words graciously nicely thoughtfully politely courteously reasonably considerately well fairly pleasantly respectfully solicitously sensibly discreetly deferentially wisely sweetly justifiably chivalrously prudently validly sympathetically judiciously compassionately gallantly excusably decorously humanely kindheartedly Antonyms & Near Antonyms rudely contemptuously thoughtlessly cruelly disdainfully scornfully disrespectfully discourteously inconsiderately impolitely heartlessly viciously nastily unfairly snootily shabbily See More 2 as in pretty chiefly Southern to some degree or extent their visit was kindly a surprise Synonyms & Similar Words pretty quite rather enough relatively fairly something like somewhat moderately a bit a little kind of a touch a mite sort of a tad to a degree of sorts after a sort slightly decently vaguely acceptably tolerably passably little partially partly part nominally of a sort negligibly more or less incompletely halfway partway half Antonyms & Near Antonyms very greatly highly extremely heavily exceptionally awfully particularly exceedingly especially terribly exceeding mightily mortally frightfully significantly extensively considerably deadly substantially hugely surpassingly beastly See More Phrases Containing kindly take kindly to take kindly to
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