Meaning of kindly

(adj) 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"

pleasant and agreeable; "a kindly climate"; "kindly breeze"

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