adj.
Pronunciation: ' k ī n(d)-l ē
Function: adjective
Inflected Form: kind · li · er ; -est
Etymology: Middle English, from Old English cyndel ī c, from cynd
Date: before 12th century
1 a obsolete : NATURAL b archaic : LAWFUL
2 : of an agreeable or beneficial nature : PLEASANT <a kindly climate>
3 : of a sympathetic or generous nature