kindly

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Pronunciation 1.2 Adjective 1.2.1 Translations 1.3 Adverb 1.3.1 Usage notes 1.3.2 Synonyms 1.3.3 Translations

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[edit] Pronunciation

• (US) IPA: /ˈkaɪndli/
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[edit] Adjective

kindly (comparative kindlier, superlative kindliest)

1. Having a kind personality.

   A kindly old man sits on the park bench every afternoon feeding pigeons.

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[edit] Adverb

kindly (comparative more kindly, superlative most kindly)

1. In a kind manner, out of kindness.

   He kindly offered to take us to the station in his car.

2. (US) Please; used to make a polite request.

   Kindly refrain from walking on the grass.

   Kindly move your car out of the front yard.

3. (US) With kind acceptance; used with take.

   I don't take kindly to threats.

   Aunt Daisy didn't take it kindly when we forgot her anniversary.

[edit] Usage notes

• (with kind acceptance): This sense is a negative polarity item; it's usually found in questions and negative statements, as in the above example sentences.

[edit] Synonyms

• (in a kind manner): thoughtfully
• (used to make polite requests): be so kind as to, please

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