Top synonyms for “kindly”: benevolent, charitable, good-hearted, large-hearted, openhearted, sympathetic, benign, benignant, and 1 more below.
Definitions
- (adjective)pleasant and agreeable“a kindly climate”
- (adjective)showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity“was charitable in his opinions of others”
- (adverb)in a kind manner or out of kindness“He spoke kindly to the boy”
Definitions sourced from Princeton WordNet (BSD license).
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is another word for "kindly"?
Common synonyms for "kindly" include benevolent, charitable, good-hearted, large-hearted, openhearted, sympathetic. Our thesaurus lists 9 total alternatives drawn from Princeton WordNet. Click any synonym to find its rhymes.
What is the opposite of "kindly"?
Antonyms for "kindly" include unkindly. Use opposites in songwriting to create contrast, tension, or surprise within a verse.
What does "kindly" mean?
pleasant and agreeable Example: "a kindly climate"
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