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adjective

ˈkīn(d)-lē How to pronounce kindly (audio)
Definition of kindlynext
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as in kind
having or marked by sympathy and consideration for others brought homemade chicken soup out of kindly concern for my health

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as in helpful
promoting or contributing to personal or social well-being a vegetarian diet can be very kindly to a person hoping to lose a few pounds

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kindly

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adverb

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as in nicely
with good reason or courtesy would you kindly hand me the scissors?

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as in pretty
chiefly Southern to some degree or extent their visit was kindly a surprise

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Recent Examples of kindly
Adjective
The economist’s description of the Fed chair was admiring, almost tender— comparing him to a kindly gardener who knew just how much sunlight to bestow upon the plants, or to a father figure who could keep his profligate and dissolute children on the right path. — Literary Hub, 13 May 2026 The show sends Pride & Prejudice‘s resident frump (a charming Ella Bruccoleri) on a journey of self-discovery filled with kindly relatives, enormous books, lavish balls and, yes, eligible suitors. — Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 16 June 2026
Adverb
Building trades unions representing the workers carrying out 485-x construction projects have not taken kindly to this perspective on the program. — Paxton Honerkamp, CNBC, 23 June 2026 Jacksonville Jaguars The approach James Gladstone took this offseason would be best described as unconventional, and that’s putting it kindly. — Mike Jones, New York Times, 29 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for kindly
Recent Examples of Synonyms for kindly
  1. kind
  2. helpful
  3. nicely
  4. pretty
  5. compassionate
  6. beneficial
  7. thoughtfully
  8. quite
Adjective
  • Inside is super-clean and nice, and the servers were very kind and attentive.
    — Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 1 July 2026
  • The two brothers have had nothing but kind things to say about each other, and have managed to fend off any chatter about a sibling rivalry.
    — Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 1 July 2026
Definition of kind
Adjective
  • The suggestion that the president is in-the-know about what the chairman would like to do with rates is unlikely to be helpful.
    — Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 3 July 2026
  • The piece from Ginexi linked above contains helpful advice and some short examples about halfway down the page.
    — ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 2 July 2026
Definition of helpful
Adverb
  • When our expert reviewed it, the XPS 14 Premium's Intel Core Ultra 7 processor held up nicely in our performance tests, where the 32GB of RAM definitely came in clutch.
    — Kelsey Fogarty, PC Magazine, 4 July 2026
  • As a bonus, this salad is make-ahead friendly, and the carrots soften nicely in the fridge for a day or two.
    — Lizzy Briskin, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 July 2026
Definition of nicely
Adverb
  • Not to be like, mean, but just speaking pretty objectively here.
    — Jackson Thompson OutKick, FOXNews.com, 1 July 2026
  • Some of those old sites may be updated with NDS’s signature flair, but the ones that don’t look as pretty remain the primary resource for Americans seeking government information or assistance online.
    — Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 30 June 2026
Definition of pretty
Adjective
  • Weeks’ mother described her daughter as passionate about music and justice, witty and compassionate.
    — Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 2 July 2026
  • Such a bond occurs when a judge grants a compassionate release for inmates who are in failing health and no longer a threat to the community.
    — Kamal Morgan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 July 2026
Definition of compassionate
Adjective
  • According to Ballato, hydrangea stems contain a sap similar to pine trees that can deter beneficial water flow.
    — Samantha Johnson, Martha Stewart, 6 July 2026
  • Activities such as walking, swimming, cycling, stretching, and yoga are all beneficial.
    — Mélanie Defouilloy, Vogue, 6 July 2026
Definition of beneficial
Adverb
  • Made in the Hudson Valley & founded in Brooklyn, Cantina Royal’s small-batch sauces use whole chiles and thoughtfully sourced ingredients to combine Mexican cooking traditions and modern food culture.
    — RS Editors, Rolling Stone, 2 July 2026
  • The companies investing thoughtfully in AI look different from the ones racing to deploy it.
    — Abe Ankumah, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
Definition of thoughtfully
Adverb
  • He's played with some incredible guards and centers throughout his 10-year career, but none quite like Maxey, Edgecombe and Embiid.
    — Bryan Toporek, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
  • Princess Diana has long been the subject of exhibitions—but maybe never one quite like this.
    — Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 2 July 2026
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