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WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2024kind•ly /ˈkaɪndli/USA pronunciation adj., -li•er, -li•est, adv. adj. [usually before a noun] - having, showing, or proceeding from a kind disposition:kindly people.
adv. - in a kind manner.
- cordially or heartily:We thank you kindly.
- This word is used in requests to mean "please'':Kindly close the door.
- with liking;
favorably:to take kindly to an idea.
kind•li•ness, n. [uncountable] WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024kind•ly (kīnd′lē),USA pronunciation adj., -li•er, -li•est, adv. adj. - having, showing, or proceeding from a benevolent disposition or spirit;
kindhearted:kindly people. - gentle or mild, as rule or laws.
- pleasant, agreeable, or benign:kindly climate.
- favorable, as soil for crops.
adv. - in a kind manner;
with sympathetic or helpful kindness. - cordially or heartily:We thank you kindly.
- obligingly;
please:Would you kindly close the door? - with liking;
favorably:to take kindly to an idea.
- bef. 900; Middle English kyndly (adjective, adjectival and adverb, adverbial), Old English gecyndelīc natural, gecyndelīce naturally; see kind1, -ly
- 1.See corresponding entry in Unabridged See kind 1.
Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers:: kindly /ˈkaɪndlɪ/ adj ( -lier, -liest)- having a sympathetic or warm-hearted nature
- motivated by warm and sympathetic feelings
- pleasant, mild, or agreeable: a kindly climate
- archaic natural; normal
adv - in a considerate or humane way
- with tolerance or forbearance: he kindly forgave my rudeness
- cordially; pleasantly: he greeted us kindly
- please (often used to express impatience or formality): will you kindly behave yourself!
- archaic in accordance with nature; appropriately
- not take kindly to ⇒ to react unfavourably towards
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