kindly

• Beschreibt eine Person, die von Natur aus freundlich, fürsorglich und hilfsbereit ist; auch im Sinne von gütig, liebenswürdig und entgegenkommend.

Describes a person who is gentle, caring, and generous in nature.

1. Benevolent or gentleB1formal

   Having a kind, gentle, or generous nature.

   Gütig

   • She is a kindly old woman who helps everyone.
   • He gave a kindly smile to the nervous child.
   • The kindly neighbor offered to water our plants.

   Synonymebenevolentcharitablecompassionategentlegood-naturedgracioushumanekindmercifulmildtenderwarmhearted

   Antonymecruelharshmaliciousmeannastyunkind

• Adverb, das 'freundlich oder gütig' bedeutet. Wird oft in höflichen Bitten verwendet (z. B. 'Würden Sie bitte so freundlich sein...') oder um eine Handlung zu beschreiben, die mit gutem Willen und Wärme ausgeführt wird.

An adverb meaning 'in a kind or generous manner.' It is often used to politely make requests (e.g., 'Would you kindly...') or to describe an action performed with goodwill and warmth.

1. In a kind mannerA2formal

   In a gentle, caring, or generous way.

   Freundlich

   • She spoke kindly to the frightened child.
   • He kindly offered to help me with my luggage.
   • The old man smiled kindly at the visitors.

   Synonymebenevolentlycharitablycompassionatelyconsideratelygenerouslygraciouslyhumanelysympatheticallythoughtfullywarmly

   Antonymecruellyharshlymeanlynastilyunkindly

2. Please (polite request)B1formal

   Used in polite requests or formal instructions.

   Bitte (höfliche Aufforderung)

   • Kindly return the forms by Friday.
   • Would you kindly close the door behind you?
   • Kindly refrain from smoking in this area.

   Synonymepleasepray