KINDLY

I. adjective (kindlier; -est) Etymology: Middle English, from Old English cyndelīc, from cynd Date: before 12th century 1. natural , lawful , of an agreeable or beneficial nature ; pleasant , of a sympathetic or generous nature, II. adverb Date: before 12th century 1. in the normal way ; naturally , readily , 2. in a kind manner ; sympathetically, as a gesture of goodwill , in a gracious manner ; courteously , as a matter of courtesy ; please , somewhat , kind of