Толковый словарь английского языка Oxford English Reference - kindly
Kindly
kindly
1. adv. 1 in a kind manner (spoke to the child kindly). 2 often iron. used in a polite request or demand (kindly acknowledge this letter; kindly leave me alone). Phrases and idioms look kindly upon regard sympathetically. take a thing kindly like or be pleased by it. take kindly to be pleased by or endeared to (a person or thing). thank kindly thank very much. Etymology: OE gecyndelice (as KIND(2)) 2. adj. (kindlier, kindliest) 1 kind, kind-hearted. 2 (of climate etc.) pleasant, genial. 3 archaic native-born (a kindly Scot). Derivatives kindlily adv. kindliness n. Etymology: OE gecyndelic (as KIND(1))
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I. adjective (kindlier; -est) Etymology: Middle English, from Old English cyndelīc, from cynd Date: before 12th century 1. natural, lawful, of an agreeable or beneficial nature ; pleasant , of a sympathetic or generous nature, II. adverb Date: before 12th century 1. in the normal way ; naturally , readily , 2. in a kind manner ; sympathetically, as a gesture of goodwill , in a gracious manner ; courteously , as a matter of courtesy ; please , somewhat, kind of ...Толковый словарь английского языка
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