Kindly

Pronunciation: /ˈkaɪndliː/

Kindly (adverb)

  1. in a friendly or gentle manner towards others.
  2. used to politely ask someone to do something.

Examples

  • She kindly offered to help with the project.
  • He kindly explained the rules to the new players.

Common collocations: kindly offer, kindly explain, kindly pass, kindly take, kindly teacher

Kindly (adjective)

  1. showing a caring and gentle nature.

Examples

  • The kindly teacher always had a smile.
  • A kindly stranger helped me find my way.

Synonyms of Kindly

Formal

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Kindly

  • describing actions done in a harsh manner