[ˈkʌɪndli], (Adverb)

Definitions:
- in a kind manner
(e.g: ‘Never mind,’ she said kindly)


Phrases:
- look kindly on
- not take kindly to
- take something kindly
- thank someone kindly

Origin:
Old English: adverb from gecyndelīce ‘naturally, characteristically’ (see kind, -ly); adjective from gecyndelīc ‘natural’ (see kind, -ly)

[ˈkʌɪndli], (Adjective)

Definitions:
- kind, warm-hearted, or gentle
(e.g: he was a quiet, kindly man)


Phrases:
- look kindly on
- not take kindly to
- take something kindly
- thank someone kindly

Origin:
Old English: adverb from gecyndelīce ‘naturally, characteristically’ (see kind, -ly); adjective from gecyndelīc ‘natural’ (see kind, -ly)