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look kindly on someone or something Definition


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kindly
adverb
    1. In a kind manner.
      Example: She kindly offered me a lift
      Thesaurus: cordially, considerately, graciously, tenderly, gently, generously, genially, thoughtfully, patiently, humanely, politely, agreeably.
    2. Please.
      Example: Kindly remove your feet from the desk
adj
    kindlier, kindliest
    1. Kind, friendly, generous or good-natured.
      Thesaurus: generous, helpful, gentle, beneficent, giving, caring, sympathetic, compassionate, cordial, good-natured, helpful, indulgent, genial.
Derivative: kindliness
noun
    Friendliness, generosity or good nature
      Thesaurus: generosity, charity, sympathy, warmth, goodwill, benevolence, compassion, friendliness, amiability; Antonym: cruelty, meanness.
Idiom: look kindly on someone or something
    To approve of them or it.
Idiom: not take kindly to something
    To be unwilling to put up with it.
Idiom: think kindly of someone or something
    To have a good opinion of them or it.


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