American English pronunciation

How to pronounce kindly

IPA transcription: ['kaɪndli]

Hear “kindly” pronounced

['kaɪndli]

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['kaɪndli]

Quality: 1.00

['kaɪndli]

Quality: 1.00

Adjective

  • showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity

    “was charitable in his opinions of others”

    “kindly criticism”

    “a kindly act”

    “sympathetic words”

    “a large-hearted mentor”

  • pleasant and agreeable

    “a kindly climate”

    “kindly breeze”

Adverb

  • in a kind manner or out of kindness

    “He spoke kindly to the boy”

    “she kindly overlooked the mistake”

Usage examples

  • Claire and Sean kindly agreed to clear out my city pad.
  • Delegations are kindly requested to keep in mind the time frame indicated.
  • Could you kindly desist from throwing peanuts from the gallery?
  • The police have kindly provided us with a list.
  • "I don't take kindly to the breed," said Mr. George.
  • He was a man of commanding presence, winning manners, and kindly disposition.
  • Take kindly the counsel of the years
  • The police have kindly provided us with a list.
  • "I don't take kindly to the breed," said Mr. George.
  • The police have kindly provided us with a list.