Kindly Definition & Meaning
kindly
- adverb
- in a kind manner or out of kindness; "He spoke kindly to the boy"; "she kindly overlooked the mistake"
- adjective
- 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"
- pleasant and agreeable; "a kindly climate"; "kindly breeze"
"Kindly" in song lyrics
See how kindly is used in real songs:
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"And spits it back in your face kindly"
7L & Esoteric — Protocol -
"provide me with what I need kindly"
Bavu Blakes — See You -
"That concern me and they mommies, and they always treat me kindly"
Five Deez — Got Dough
Words that rhyme with kindly
Usage tips for "kindly"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "kindly" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for kindly to find words that pair well.
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- What does kindly mean?
- in a kind manner or out of kindness; "He spoke kindly to the boy"; "she kindly overlooked the mistake" 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" pleasant and agreeable; "a kindly climate"; "kindly breeze"
- What part of speech is kindly?
- Kindly is an adverb and an adjective.
- How many definitions does kindly have?
- Kindly has 3 definitions across 2 parts of speech (adverb, adjective).