Kindly

Word KINDLY
Character 6
Hyphenation kind ly
Pronunciations /ˈkaɪndli/

Definitions and meanings of "Kindly"

What do we mean by kindly?

Of a sympathetic, helpful, or benevolent nature: synonym: kind. adjective

Agreeable; pleasant. adjective

Of or relating to a status derived by legal descent from an ancestor. adjective

Natural to its kind. adjective

Out of kindness. adverb

In a kind manner. adverb

Pleasantly; agreeably. adverb

In an accommodating manner. adverb

In a way or course that is natural; fittingly. adverb

Of or pertaining to kind, nature, or origin.

Of a suitable nature or quality; fit; proper.

Consonant in kind; appropriate; agreeable.

Native; pertaining to nativity; indigenous. Sen kindly tenant, below.

Naturally inherent; inborn; innate.

Of legitimate birth; lawfully begotten.

Naturally inclined to good; sympathetic; benevolent: as, a kindly old gentleman; a kindly disposition; also, benignant; gracious.

Soft; agreeable; refreshing; favorable; beneficial: as, kindly showers.

In a natural or native manner

By heart; thoroughly.

Having a kind personality; kind, warmhearted, sympathetic.

Favourable, gentle, pleasant, tidy, auspicious, beneficent.

Lawful.

Natural; inherent to the kind or race.

Synonyms and Antonyms for Kindly

The word "kindly" in example sentences

Contempt, dislike, kindly disdain -- he was always _kindly_ -- he made quite a point of _that_. ❋ Margaret Wolfe Hungerford (N/A)

Each afternoon, he turned away from the Pentecostal preacher who stood with his Bible at the foot of his bed, and said his name kindly and asked to say a prayer or lay his hands upon the burning body. ❋ Unknown (2008)

Shain from the label kindly took time out to give us a little insight and history of this fiercely independent label. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Napolitano, who doesn't think Drudge "means the nickname kindly" said at a recent Politico event that Drudge is wrong in describing DHS programs as Orwellian and that "the privacy impact of new airport screening technology and similar programs are thoroughly vetted before they are implemented," in ❋ Kashmir Hill (2011)

While their romance does have more moments of realism than the cutesy couplings of, say, It's Complicated, Karen's transformation from testy to kindly is hard to believe as other characters evolve more realistically. ❋ Unknown (2010)

He came home; and Mr. Austin kindly bade him take his house for his home till he could return to me. ❋ Unknown (2009)

His smile could be called kindly and deferential, even likable, in the way we want old people to be wise and likable. ❋ James Lee Burke (2010)

PrinceJvstin kindly reviewed the uncorrected bound manuscript of my novel, Prospero Lost. ❋ Arhyalon (2008)

His father, gentle, self-deprecating, kindly, is the favoured parent, but Barnes seems never to have been able to get close to him because of his ‘solipsistic’ and controlling mother. ❋ Unknown (2008)

With about half our time up, Kristin kindly opened the floor up to fan questions. ❋ Unknown (2007)

Scheme: Upper photo half shall remain kindly Father Stalin with lower bottom to become those of rugged poolboy in speedo. ❋ Unknown (2007)

The word kindly suggests the personal care and understanding of our Heavenly Father as He assesses our capacities and situations, and puts the combination together that is comfortable enough for us to bear. ❋ Belinda (2008)

Liccy and Robin kindly put me and James up at their flat after watching the Scissor Sisters in concert. ❋ Unknown (2006)

As soon as they were gone, he rose and fared on, naked as he was, till he came to a village, where Allah inclined to him the hearts of certain kindly folk, who covered his shame with some old clothes; and he asked his way, begging from town to town, till he reached the city of Cairo the God guarded. ❋ Unknown (2006)

The president has -- and I use the word kindly -- has not been forthcoming over the last three, four years about this war ... ❋ Unknown (2007)

His happiness and prosperity he always attributed to the word kindly spoken at the right time by his fellow clerk. ❋ Anonymous (N/A)

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