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kindly

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/ˈkaɪndli/ · kind-ly

In a kind manner; with kindness.

Meanings

adverbformal

In a kind manner; with kindness.

نرمی یا مہربانی کے ساتھ۔

مہربانی سے

meherbani se

Formal: نرمی سے

Synonyms

pleasantlygentlyconsideratelyخوش اخلاقی سےنرمی سےشفقت سے

Antonyms

unkindlyharshlyruthlesslyسختی سےبے رحمی سےناخوش اخلاقی سے

Common Collocations

  • kindly request
  • kindly manner
  • kindly reminder

Example Sentences

She asked kindly if I needed any help.

اس نے مہربانی سے پوچھا کہ کیا مجھے کسی مدد کی ضرورت ہے۔

Us ne meherbani se poocha ke kya mujhe kisi madad ki zarurat hai.

Please treat your guests kindly.

براہ کرم اپنے مہمانوں کے ساتھ مہربانی سے پیش آئیں۔

Barah-e-karam apne mehmanon ke sath meherbani se pesh aain.

He spoke kindly to the children.

اس نے بچوں سے مہربانی سے بات کی۔

Us ne bachon se meherbani se baat ki.

Easily Confused With

kind:While 'kind' is an adjective describing someone or something as being friendly or generous, 'kindly' is an adverb used to describe the manner of an action.

Word Family

kind
adjectiveمہربان
kindness
nounمہربانی

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'kind' + 'ly' as being 'kind in the way you do things'.

Imagine a person offering a helping hand with a warm smile.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

محبت کے دستور پہ آئیں، نرمی سے، دکھ کی گھڑیوں میں سب کو سنبھالیں، مہربانی سے۔

Mohabbat ke dastoor pe aayein, narmi se, Dukh ki ghariyon mein sab ko sambhalain, meherbani se.

Let us follow the ways of love, gently, In times of sorrow, care for everyone, kindly.

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

مہربانی کا جواب مہربانی ہے۔

Meherbani ka jawab meherbani hai.

A kindness is answered with kindness.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Old English "cynd" — natural, native

First known use: 14th century

The word 'kindly' has evolved from the Old English 'cynd', meaning natural, and has been used to describe actions or behaviors that are considerate and gentle.