[adverb] in a kind manner or out of kindness; "He spoke kindly to the boy"; "she kindly overlooked the mistake"
[adjective] showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity; "was charitable in his opinions of others"; "kindly criticism"; "a kindly act"; "sympathetic words"; "a large-hearted mentor" Synonyms:charitable, sympathetic, large-hearted
[adjective] generously responsive; "good-hearted but inept efforts to help"; "take a kindly interest"; "a kindly gentleman"; "an openhearted gift to charity" Synonyms:good-hearted, kind, openhearted
[adjective] pleasant and agreeable; "a kindly climate"; "kindly breeze"
