Definition of kindly

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  • kindly is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 14
  • kindly is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 14
  • kindly is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 15

Definition of kindly

  • showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity (adjective)

    Examples

    1. kindly criticism
    2. a kindly act

    Synonyms

    1. benevolent
    2. charitable
    3. good-hearted
    4. large-hearted
    5. openhearted
    6. sympathetic
  • pleasant and agreeable (adjective)

    Examples

    1. a kindly climate
    2. kindly breeze
  • in a kind manner or out of kindness ()

    Examples

    1. He spoke kindly to the boy
    2. she kindly overlooked the mistake

See definition of kindly in Merriam Webster