Basic Details
Word: Kindly
Part of Speech: Adverb
Meaning: In a nice or friendly way; showing kindness.
Synonyms: Gently, considerately, benevolently
Antonyms: Harshly, unkindly, cruelly
Idioms and Phrases
- Kindly light: A guiding light or source of inspiration in times of confusion. Example: "In her darkest hours, her memories of her mother became a kindly light that guided her through."
- Kindly dispose: An old-fashioned way of saying to treat or manage something in a caring manner. Example: "Please kindly dispose of your waste in the correct bins to help keep the park clean."
Usage Examples
Example 1: She spoke kindly to her little brother when he was upset about losing his toy.
Example 2: The teacher kindly helped her students understand the difficult lesson.
Example 3: The strangers kindly offered their assistance when they saw him struggling with his bags.
Fun Fact
Did you know that the word "kindly" comes from the Old English word "cynd," which means "of kin" or "natural"? It reflects the idea of being generous and caring, as if everyone is part of a family.
Famous Quote
"Kindness is the language which the deaf can hear and the blind can see." - Mark Twain
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "kindly" mean?
a) In a harsh way
b) In a nice or friendly way
c) In a loud way
d) In a silly way
Answer: b) In a nice or friendly way
2. Which of these is a synonym of "kindly"?
a) Harshly
b) Gently
c) Rudely
d) Indifferently
Answer: b) Gently
3. Which of the following is an antonym of "kindly"?
a) Generously
b) Nice
c) Cruelly
d) Considerately
Answer: c) Cruelly
4. Which sentence uses "kindly" correctly?
a) The lion acted kindly towards its prey.
b) She kindly offered her help to the lost child.
c) He kindly stole the cookies from the jar.
d) The car drove kindly on the road.
Answer: b) She kindly offered her help to the lost child.
5. What does the phrase "kindly light" refer to?
a) A bright sun
b) A guiding light or source of inspiration
c) A kind person
d) A light snack
Answer: b) A guiding light or source of inspiration
