NYT Dictionary

KINDLY

/ˈkaɪn(d)li/
AdjectiveAdverbKIND-lykind-ly · 2 syllablesGrade 4

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2018, 2020, 2024

Meaning

Having a kind personality; kind, warmhearted, sympathetic.

Etymology

Origin: Old English

From Middle English kyndely, kyndeliche, from Old English cyndelīċ (“natural, kindly”); equivalent to kind + -ly.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

openheartedthoughtfullybe so kind as topleasecompassionatebenignantgood-heartedkindkindheartedhumane

Antonyms

meansternhatefulmalevolentmaliciousspitefulvirulentbarbarousbestialbrutal

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 1 recorded puzzle:

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