- kindly
- I(Roget's IV) modif.1. [Kind]2. [In a kind manner]Syn. cordially, considerately, benevolently, genially, graciously, warmly, affectionately, tenderly, solicitously, good-naturedly, humanely, helpfully, sympathetically, courteously, politely, thoughtfully, compassionately, benignly, understandingly, charitably, tolerantly, delicately; see also generously 2 .See Synonym Study at kind .II(Roget's 3 Superthesaurus)Ia.kind, nice, compassionate, considerate, good, benevolent, generous, charitable, bighearted, understanding, gracious, loving, sympathetic, humane, gentle, friendly, softhearted, merciful, forgiving, Christian.ANT.: mean, cruel, cold, brutalIIadv.nicely, compassionately, benevolently, generously, charitably, bigheartedly, understandingly, lovingly, sympathetically, humanely, gently, mercifully, agreeably.ANT.: meanly, cruelly, coldly, brutallyIII(Roget's Thesaurus II) adjective Characterized by kindness and concern for others: altruistic, beneficent, benevolent, benign, benignant, good, goodhearted, kind1, kindhearted. See ATTITUDE, KIND.
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