adj.
Function: adverb
Date: before 12th century
1 a : in the normal way : NATURALLY <old wounds which had healed kindly ― American Mercury > b : READILY <did not take kindly to suggestions>
2 a : in a kind manner : SYMPATHETICALLY b : as a gesture of goodwill <would take it kindly if you would put in a good word> c : in a gracious manner : COURTEOUSLY <they kindly invited us along> d : as a matter of courtesy : PLEASE <would you kindly order me a cab>
3 chiefly Southern : SOMEWHAT , KIND OF <it's kindly embarrassing ― Walter Davis>