Main Entry:

¹kind·ly

Pronunciation:

\ˈkīn(d)-lē\

Function:

adjective

Inflected Form(s):

kind·li·er; kind·li·est

Etymology:

Middle English, from Old English cyndelīc, from cynd

Date:

before 12th century

1 aobsolete : natural barchaic : lawful2: of an agreeable or beneficial nature : pleasant <a kindly climate>3: of a sympathetic or generous nature