Humane; congenial; sympathetic; hence, disposed to do good to; benevolent; gracious; kind; helpful; as, kindly affections, words, acts, etc.

In a kind manner; congenially; with good will; with a disposition to make others happy, or to oblige.

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"

in a kind manner or out of kindness; "He spoke kindly to the boy"; "she kindly overlooked the mistake"