Synonyms for kindly

Adjective

1. charitable, kindly, sympathetic, large-hearted, kind (vs. unkind)

usage: 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"

2. good-hearted, kind, kindly, openhearted, benevolent (vs. malevolent), good

usage: generously responsive; "good-hearted but inept efforts to help"; "take a kindly interest"; "a kindly gentleman"; "an openhearted gift to charity"

3. kindly, benign (vs. malign), benignant

usage: pleasant and agreeable; "a kindly climate"; "kindly breeze"

Adverb

1. kindly,kind (vs. unkind)

usage: in a kind manner or out of kindness; "He spoke kindly to the boy"; "she kindly overlooked the mistake"