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as in kind
having or marked by sympathy and consideration for others
brought homemade chicken soup out of kindly concern for my health
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as in helpful
promoting or contributing to personal or social well-being
a vegetarian diet can be very kindly to a person hoping to lose a few pounds
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as in nicely
with good reason or courtesy
would you kindly hand me the scissors?
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as in pretty
chiefly Southern
to some degree or extent
their visit was kindly a surprise
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Recent Examples of kindly
Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 15 Oct. 2025
There’s no Nurse Ratched here, however, but there is the kindly Steve, who watches out for all of them, especially Shy, who is hiding a secret from the others.
—Damon Wise, Deadline, 5 Sep. 2025
Jared Kaufman, Twin Cities, 11 Jan. 2026
And also on Untucked… • Discord complains about Nini being in the top basically all episode, while other queens like Jane try to kindly not get down in the mud with her.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 3 Jan. 2026
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Adjective
See Caissie Levy bathed in sea of red as the kindly Mother.
—Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 15 Oct. 2025
There’s no Nurse Ratched here, however, but there is the kindly Steve, who watches out for all of them, especially Shy, who is hiding a secret from the others.
—Damon Wise, Deadline, 5 Sep. 2025
Adverb
During the Tuesday morning walk with Guilfoyle’s group, Mitchell used an array of single-level lifts and elevators, some of which are smoother and cleaner and better-maintained than others, to put it kindly.
—Jared Kaufman, Twin Cities, 11 Jan. 2026
And also on Untucked… • Discord complains about Nini being in the top basically all episode, while other queens like Jane try to kindly not get down in the mud with her.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 3 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for kindly
Adjective
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An excitement began to stir inside her, awakened perhaps by his kind words.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
22 Jan. 2026
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But history hasn’t been kind to him, as many of the newer analytic numbers have downgraded him on offense.—
Assistant Sports Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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If your spouse refuses to have detailed discussions about money, knowing this is a helpful insight in deciding how to proceed.—
Heather L. Locus,
Forbes.com,
24 Jan. 2026
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Here’s a helpful primer about what hormones do, how your body regulates them, and tips for supporting your hormone health in ways that actually work.—
Rachel Reiff Ellis,
SELF,
23 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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Add mushrooms and cook until tender and nicely browned, about 7 to 10 minutes (depending on size), stirring occasionally (reduce heat to low after mushrooms have browned nicely on one side).—
Cathy Thomas,
Oc Register,
26 Jan. 2026
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The hood fits nicely over a helmet without restricting peripheral vision, while a high-vis brim is a plus for night skiing.—
Benjamin Tepler,
Outside,
23 Jan. 2026
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While the Avs had a 20-10 lead in shots on goal through two periods, the scoring chances were pretty even.—
Corey Masisak,
Denver Post,
22 Jan. 2026
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Which is pretty early on in my observation.—
Gwen Faulkenberry,
Arkansas Online,
22 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Being both truthful and compassionate is a delicate balance.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
16 Jan. 2026
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Recognizing financial stress and food instability as part of cardiovascular risk can allow for more compassionate and effective care.—
Katia Hetter,
CNN Money,
16 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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This ability to move quickly is hugely beneficial to founders.—
Alison Coleman,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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This amino acid is also incredibly beneficial for immune support, among other important functions in the body.—
Kristine Thomason,
Vogue,
22 Jan. 2026
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The result is a winery where the meal is as thoughtfully constructed as the Cabernet; where the chef and winemaker craft experiences instead of courses and vintages; where innovation feels organic, not performative.—
Emily Price,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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The rooms Choose from 28 luxury homes that are thoughtfully curated to display a refined take on Western lodge living—here, rustic elegance meets upscale comfort with timber beams, stone fireplaces, and rich Western-chic decor.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Jan. 2026
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His energy and passion for the subject are — like his involvement in it — quite surprising.—
Tim Spiers,
New York Times,
28 Jan. 2026
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The dog was still sitting quite motionless, surveying the park.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Jan. 2026
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“Kindly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kindly. Accessed 28 Jan. 2026.
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