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kindly

/ˈkaɪndli/
adverb
  1. In a kind, generous, or gentle manner.
    • She smiled kindly at the nervous new employee.
    • The old woman kindly offered to share her umbrella with me.
    • He kindly helped the lost child find her parents.
  2. Used in polite requests or to express a wish (often slightly formal or ironic).
    • He asked, 'Will you kindly stop interrupting me?'
    • Kindly refrain from using your phone during the movie.
    • Would you kindly close the door behind you?
Synonyms
graciouslybenevolently
Antonyms
unkindly
adjective
  1. Having a kind, gentle, or friendly nature.
    • Our neighbor is a kindly old man who always waves hello.
    • The kindly nurse made the children feel safe.
    • She had a kindly face that put everyone at ease.
Synonyms
gentlewarm
Antonyms
cruel