kindly
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Pronunciation [edit]
Adjective [edit]
kindly (comparative kindlier, superlative kindliest)
- Having a kind personality.
- A kindly old man sits on the park bench every afternoon feeding pigeons.
Translations [edit]
having a kind personality
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Adverb [edit]
kindly (comparative more kindly, superlative most kindly)
- In a kind manner, out of kindness.
- He kindly offered to take us to the station in his car.
- 1900, L. Frank Baum , The Wonderful Wizard of Oz Chapter 23
- She was both beautiful and young to their eyes. Her hair was a rich red in color and fell in flowing ringlets over her shoulders. Her dress was pure white but her eyes were blue, and they looked kindly upon the little girl.
- in a favourable way.
- 2011 October 29, Neil Johnston, “Norwich 3 - 3 Blackburn”, BBC Sport:
- Aguero was quick to block Hennessey's attempted clearance and the ball bounced kindly to Dzeko, who had the simplest of tasks to put City ahead.
- 2011 October 29, Neil Johnston, “Norwich 3 - 3 Blackburn”, BBC Sport:
- (US) Please; used to make a polite request.
- Kindly refrain from walking on the grass.
- Kindly move your car out of the front yard.
- (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.
Usage notes [edit]
- (please): Kindly is used in a slightly more peremptory way than please. It is generally used to introduce a request with which the person addressed is expected to comply, and takes the edge off what would otherwise be a command.
- (with kind acceptance): This sense is a negative polarity item; it is usually found in questions and negative statements, as in the above example sentences.
Synonyms [edit]
- (in a kind manner): thoughtfully
- (used to make polite requests): be so kind as to, please
Translations [edit]
in a kind manner
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