Kindly (Adjective)

Meaning ¹

Showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity; "was charitable in his opinions of others"; "kindly criticism"; "a kindly act"; "sympathetic words"; "a large-hearted mentor".

Classification

All adjective clusters.

Examples

• The kindly old man offered to help the lost child find her parents.
• Her kindly nature made her a beloved figure in the community.
• The teacher's kindly words of encouragement helped the student feel more confident.
• The charity's kindly volunteers worked tirelessly to help those in need.
• The kindly stranger offered to buy the homeless man a warm meal.

Synonyms

• Large-hearted
• Good-hearted
• Openhearted
• Charitable
• Benevolent
• Sympathetic

Related Words

• Kindliness (noun)

Meaning ²

Pleasant and agreeable; "a kindly climate"; "kindly breeze".

Classification

All adjective clusters.

Examples

• The garden had a kindly atmosphere with vibrant flowers and buzzing bees.
• Her kindly eyes twinkled as she read a story to the children.
• A kindly light fell over the meadow on that summer afternoon.
• A breeze kindly whispered through the reeds beside the quiet pond.
• She wrote kindly novels about village life.