kindly
/ˈkaɪndli/
kind · ly
ˈkaɪnd · li
English Definition
adv. in a kind or gentle manner
Significado en Español
amablemente
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
một cách tử tế
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Select the best synonym for the word “kindly”:
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A
gently
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B
harshly
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C
cruelly
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D
roughly
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A — gently.
“kindly” means adv. in a kind or gentle manner
Common questions about “kindly”
What does “kindly” mean?
kindly — adv. in a kind or gentle manner. In Chinese: 亲切地，和蔼地.
How do you pronounce “kindly”?
kindly is pronounced /ˈkaɪndli/. It breaks into 2 syllables: kind · ly.
Is “kindly” an ISEE Basic-level word?
Yes. kindly appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
