kindly
adverb
[ ˈkʌɪndli ]
• in a kind manner.
• "‘Never mind,’ she said kindly"
Similar:
benevolently,
good-naturedly,
warmly,
affectionately,
tenderly,
lovingly,
compassionately,
considerately,
thoughtfully,
helpfully,
obligingly,
generously,
selflessly,
unselfishly,
graciously,
indulgently,
sympathetically,
leniently,
charitably,
kindly
adjective
• kind, warm-hearted, or gentle.
• "he was a quiet, kindly man"
Similar:
benevolent,
kind,
kind-hearted,
warm-hearted,
generous,
good-natured,
humane,
gentle,
warm,
mild,
compassionate,
caring,
tender-hearted,
soft-hearted,
tender,
loving,
loving and giving,
motherly,
fatherly,
benign,
mellow,
well meaning,
genial,
indulgent,
understanding,
sympathetic,
lenient,
tolerant,
charitable,
magnanimous,
easy-going,
patient,
helpful,
thoughtful,
considerate,
good,
good-hearted,
nice,
friendly,
neighbourly,
pleasant,
amiable,
agreeable,
affable,
amicable,
decent,
benignant,
Origin:
Old English: adverb from gecyndelīce ‘naturally, characteristically’ (see kind2, -ly2); adjective from gecyndelīc ‘natural’ (see kind1, -ly1).
