kindly

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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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kindly (comparative more kindly, superlative most kindly)

Positive
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.

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  • (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.

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