Synonyms of kindly
52 similar words · 19 opposite words
Another word for kindly is please. Other synonyms of kindly are openhearted, thoughtfully, be so kind as to, compassionate and benignant.
Synonyms and similar words for kindly
adjectiveHaving a kind personality; kind, warmhearted, sympathetic.
adverbIn a kind manner, out of kindness.
adverbUsed to make a polite request: please.
- be so kind as to
- pleaseUsed to make a polite request.
adjectiveMore synonyms
- compassionate
- benignantKind; gracious; favorable.
- good-heartedKind and well-intentioned.
- kind
- kindheartedHaving an innately kind disposition or character.
- humane
- softhearted
- sympathetic
- tender
- tenderhearted
- warmhearted
- attentive
- considerate
- thoughtful
- affableReceiving others kindly and conversing with them in a free and friendly manner; friendly, courteous, sociable.
- benign
- cordial
- dearA formal way to start (often after my) addressing somebody one likes or regards kindly.
- friendly
- gentleTender and amiable; of a considerate or kindly disposition.
- good
- good-naturedHaving or showing an amicable, kindly disposition.
- good-temperedNot easily irritated; affable.
- gracious
- mild
- nice
- pleasant
- clement
- forbearingCharacterized by patience and indulgence; long-suffering.
- forgiving
- lenientLax; not strict; tolerant of dissent or deviation.
- mercifulShowing mercy.
- soft
- patient
- pitying
- tolerant
- understanding
- altruisticRegardful of others; beneficent; unselfish.
- brotherlyOf or characteristic of brothers.
- generous
- charitable
- greatheartedNobly courageous; bighearted; magnanimous.
- humanitarian
- magnanimousNoble and generous in spirit.
- noble
- philanthropicOf or pertaining to philanthropy; characterized by philanthropy; loving or helping mankind.
- unselfishNot selfish.
- unsparing
Opposite of kindly
adjectiveMore antonyms
- mean
- stern
- hateful
- malevolent
- maliciousIntending to do harm; characterized by spite and malice.
- spitefulFilled with, or showing, spite; having a desire to annoy or harm.
- virulent
- barbarous
- bestialBeast-like.
- brutal
- brutish
- cold-blooded
- cruel
- hardheartedLacking in compassion; cold and pitiless.
- inhuman
- inhumane
- insensate
- savage
- thick-skinned
Meaning of kindly
- adjective Having a kind personality; kind, warmhearted, sympathetic.
- adjective Favourable, gentle, pleasant, tidy, auspicious, beneficent.
- adjective Lawful.
kindly in other languages
Questions about synonyms of kindly
- What is another word for kindly?
- Kindly has 52 synonyms on Word.ws, such as please, openhearted, thoughtfully, be so kind as to, compassionate, benignant, good-hearted and kind.
- What is the opposite of kindly?
- The opposite of kindly is malicious. Other antonyms of kindly are spiteful, mean, stern, hateful and malevolent.
- What does kindly mean?
- Kindly means having a kind personality; kind, warmhearted, sympathetic.
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