kindly meaning and definition

KINDLY adjective

Definition of kindly (adjective)

1. showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity
   • "was charitable in his opinions of others"; "kindly criticism"; "a kindly act"; "sympathetic words"; "a large-hearted mentor"
   • synonyms: benevolent, charitable, good-hearted, large-hearted, openhearted, sympathetic
2. pleasant and agreeable
   • "a kindly climate"; "kindly breeze"

KINDLY adverb

Definition of kindly (adverb)

1. in a kind manner or out of kindness
   • "He spoke kindly to the boy"; "she kindly overlooked the mistake"
   • antonym: unkindly