- (n.) Humane; congenial; sympathetic; hence, disposed to do good to; benevolent; gracious; kind; helpful; as, kindly affections, words, acts, etc.
- (n.) Favorable; mild; gentle; auspicious; beneficent.
- (adv.) In a kind manner; congenially; with good will; with a disposition to make others happy or to oblige.
- (adv.) Naturally; fitly.
- (n.) According to the kind or nature; natural.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
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