in a kind manner or out of kindness; He spoke kindly to the boy; she kindly overlooked the mistake'
kindly (adv.)
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
[ Syn: charitable , benevolent , sympathetic , good-hearted , openhearted , large-hearted ]
pleasant and agreeable; a kindly climate; kindly breeze'