English · Adjectives

kindly

/ˈkaɪndli/

[/ˈkaɪndli/]

in a kind way

Beginneradverb

Definition

Kindly means in a kind and caring way.

Example

He kindly offered to carry my bags.

He kindly offered to carry my bags.

Etymology

From 'kind', from Old English 'gecynde', plus '-ly'.

How & Where It’s Used

Used to describe kind actions or as a polite request.

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