The difference between Kindly and Thoughtfully

When used as adverbs, kindly means in a kind manner, out of kindness, whereas thoughtfully means in a thoughtful or pensive manner.


Kindly is also adjective with the meaning: having a kind personality.

check bellow for the other definitions of Kindly and Thoughtfully

  1. Kindly as an adjective:

    Having a kind personality; kind, warmhearted, sympathetic.

    Examples:

    "A kindly old man sits on the park bench every afternoon feeding pigeons."

  2. Kindly as an adjective (archaic):

    Favourable, gentle, pleasant, tidy, auspicious, beneficent.

  3. Kindly as an adjective (obsolete):

    Natural; inherent to the kind or race.

  1. Kindly as an adverb:

    In a kind manner, out of kindness.

    Examples:

    "He kindly offered to take us to the station in his car."

  2. Kindly as an adverb:

    in a favourable way.

  3. Kindly as an adverb:

    Please; .

    Examples:

    "Kindly refrain from walking on the grass."

    "Kindly move your car out of the front yard."

  4. Kindly as an adverb (US):

    With kind acceptance; }}.

    Examples:

    "I don't take kindly to threats."

    "Aunt Daisy didn't take it kindly when we forgot her anniversary."

    "When I ask kindly, I don't expect to repeat myself."

  1. Thoughtfully as an adverb:

    In a thoughtful or pensive manner.

  2. Thoughtfully as an adverb:

    In a way that shows kindness or consideration for others.

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