kindly

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Estimated CEFR level: B1 — Intermediate

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. adjective showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity
  2. adjective pleasant and agreeable
  3. adverb in a kind manner or out of kindness

Etymology

From Middle English kyndely, kyndeliche, from Old English cyndelīċ (“natural, kindly”); equivalent to kind + -ly.

In classic literature

Synonyms

charitable, benevolent, sympathetic, good-hearted, openhearted, large-hearted

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