kindly
In gentle manner
Kindly works as both adjective and adverb.
A kindly person is gentle and benevolent: a kindly old neighbor who watched the children.
The adverb means in a kind manner: She spoke kindly to the nervous student.
In requests, kindly adds politeness but can sound formal or even passive-aggressive: Would you kindly lower your voice?
To take kindly to something is to receive it favorably—usually in the negative: He doesn't take kindly to criticism.
Mindful of others' needs
- thoughtfulShowing careful consideration
- respectfulShowing proper regard
- politeShowing good manners
- civilMinimally polite
mannerly · well-mannered · cordial · gracious · deferential · tactful · diplomatic · gentlemanly
Willing to give freely
- charitableGiving to those needing
- compassionateShowing concern for sufferers
- warm-heartedDisposed toward compassion
- big-heartedGenerous and kind-natured
magnanimous · philanthropic · altruistic · munificent · bountiful · beneficent · giving · open-handed
Mental comprehension of something
- empatheticFeeling what others feel
- caringShowing kind concern
- supportiveOffering help and reassurance
- consolingGiving solace to another
comforting · compassionate · concerned · solicitous · sensitive · feeling · humane · merciful
Showing kindness, warmth
- affectionateShowing warm regard
- genialPleasantly warm-mannered
- amiableGood-natured and likable
- amicablePeacefully cooperative in manner
cordial · welcoming · hospitable · approachable · good-humored · congenial · sociable · pleasant
considerate
Mindful of others' needs
- thoughtfulShowing careful consideration
- respectfulShowing proper regard
- politeShowing good manners
civil · mannerly · well-mannered · cordial · gracious · deferential · tactful · diplomatic · gentlemanly · ladylike
generous
Willing to give freely
- charitableGiving to those needing
- compassionateShowing concern for sufferers
- warm-heartedDisposed toward compassion
big-hearted · magnanimous · philanthropic · altruistic · munificent · bountiful · beneficent · giving · open-handed · liberal
understanding
Mental comprehension of something
- empatheticFeeling what others feel
- caringShowing kind concern
- supportiveOffering help and reassurance
consoling · comforting · compassionate · concerned · solicitous · sensitive · feeling · humane · merciful · lenient
friendly
Showing kindness, warmth
- affectionateShowing warm regard
- genialPleasantly warm-mannered
- amiableGood-natured and likable
amicable · cordial · welcoming · hospitable · approachable · good-humored · congenial · sociable · pleasant · agreeable
soft
Yielding to touch
patient · nurturing · delicate · calm · quiet · unassuming · meek · easy · light · soft-spoken
- kind ofApproximately, loosely speaking
- one of a kindUtterly without equal
- loving kindnessAffectionate goodwill toward others
- be kindAct with consideration
- two of a kindPair sharing essential traits
- take kindlyAccept without offense
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