kindly

In a caring or helpful way.

• She spoke kindly to me.
• He kindly offered us a lift.
• The family treated their new neighbor kindly.

Similar words: kindheartedly, considerately

Opposites: unkindly

Common phrases: speak kindly, kindly offer, treat someone kindly

Used to ask someone to do something politely, sometimes in a strict way.

• Kindly close the door.
• Kindly return the form by Friday.
• Would you kindly stop interrupting me?

How to use it: kindly + verb (Kindly sign your name below.)

Similar words: please

Common phrases: kindly note, kindly return something, kindly refrain

Warm and caring toward other people.

• A kindly woman helped me.
• He gave us a kindly smile.
• The kindly doctor listened to every worry.

Similar words: kind, warmhearted, gentle

Opposites: unkind

Common phrases: kindly woman, kindly face, kindly smile, kindly man