kindly

adverb
UK: /ˈkaɪndli/
US: /ˈkaɪndli/

  1. In a kind or gentle way.

    1. Please speak kindly to your brother.
    2. The nurse kindly helped the patient to the chair after their surgery.

  2. Used to make a request or offer more polite.

    1. Kindly close the door behind you.
    2. Would you kindly pass me the salt during the dinner we're enjoying?

Synonyms

considerate benevolent
kindly adjective

  1. Having or showing a friendly, generous, and considerate nature.

    1. She is a very kindly woman.
    2. My neighbor is kindly always helping me with my groceries when I need it.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "kindly" in English means: In a kind or gentle way., Used to make a request or offer more polite..

The phonetic transcription of "kindly" is /ˈkaɪndli/ in British English and /ˈkaɪndli/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "kindly": considerate, benevolent.

Example usage of "kindly": "Please speak kindly to your brother.". More examples on the page.