KINDLY


Meaning of KINDLY in English

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>

Merriam Webster Collegiate English Dictionary.      Merriam Webster - Энциклопедический словарь английского языка.