kindly

Meanings

• adjective

  Showing or deserving of kindness; gentle, considerate, and generous.

  - "She was kindly towards the elderly."
  - "The kindly nurse comforted the sick child."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈkaɪndli/
   
   
   
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2. /ˈkaɪndli/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with kindly
mildly , wildly , childly , brightly

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Variants

List of all variants of kindly that leads to same result
kindlier , kindliest , kindly , take kindly to , taken kindly to , takes kindly to , taking kindly to , took kindly to , look kindly on , look kindly on/upon , look kindly upon

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Etymology

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From old English 'cyndel', meaning 'generous' or 'kind'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'kindly' is derived from the Old English word 'cyndel', which also meant 'generous'.

2. The word 'kindly' has been used in literature to describe characters who are known for their kindness and compassion, such as Anne of Green Gables and Mr. Rogers.

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Related Concepts

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1. compassion: The feeling of deep sympathy and concern for another who is suffering.

2. empathy: The ability to understand and share the feelings of another.

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Culture

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In literature, 'kindly' is often used to describe characters who are compassionate and caring towards others. In art, 'kindly' is depicted as a gentle and nurturing force. In music, 'kindly' is used as a lyrical term to describe a soft and soothing melody.

How to Memorize "kindly"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a kindly person offering a warm smile and a helping hand to someone in need.
   - Visualize the word 'kindly' written in your mind's eye and associate it with the image of a kind person.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'kindly' with words like 'compassionate', 'gentle', and 'caring'.
   - Think of kind acts that you have witnessed or experienced to help remember the meaning of 'kindly'.

3. mnemonics
   

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