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
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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."
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Kindly as an adjective (archaic):
Favourable, gentle, pleasant, tidy, auspicious, beneficent.
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Kindly as an adjective (obsolete):
Natural; inherent to the kind or race.
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Kindly as an adverb:
In a kind manner, out of kindness.
Examples:
"He kindly offered to take us to the station in his car."
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Kindly as an adverb:
in a favourable way.
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Kindly as an adverb:
Please; .
Examples:
"Kindly refrain from walking on the grass."
"Kindly move your car out of the front yard."
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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."
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Thoughtfully as an adverb:
In a thoughtful or pensive manner.
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Thoughtfully as an adverb:
In a way that shows kindness or consideration for others.