Kindly
adv.kind, calmwarm
What it means
With considerate warmth, or as a courteous marker before a request.
Reach for it when describing gentle help or softening a formal instruction
The guide kindly slowed the tour so the youngest visitor could keep up.
Choose between these
6- everyday
a natural courteous request is wanted
not when Please is more conversational and less official than kindly.
- everyday
help reflects attention to a particular need
not when Thoughtfully stresses planning rather than warmth.
- warm
soft handling or wording prevents distress
not when Gentle action can be careful without personal consideration.
- warm
friendliness and affection are felt
not when Warmly does not guarantee useful action.
- professional
courteously
the request's manner is being described
not when Courteously cannot directly introduce an instruction.
- formal
good manners remain generous under inconvenience
not when Graciously sounds ceremonial for a simple favor.
Said against
3- harshly
- rudely
- unkindly
It naturally appears in
3- kindly offered
She kindly offered to guide the visitors back to the station.
- kindly note
Kindly note that the west entrance closes at six.
- kindly remember
Kindly remember to label any food containing nuts.
The word family
2Where this comes from
- wiktionary, English adverb senses: in a kind manner and please opens in a new tab · retrieved 2026-07-26
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