kindly
adj. manneradj. in a nice, helpful, or caring way. You can also use it at the start of a sentence to ask for something politely.
adj. in a kind, benevolent, or considerate manner. Frequently functions as a polite formulaic marker in requests or instructions.
She smiled kindly at the nervous child.
The librarian kindly offered to help me find the rare book I was looking for.
The elderly gentleman spoke kindly of his former colleagues, emphasizing their dedication and the collaborative spirit they had shared during his long tenure at the firm.
From Middle English kyndely, kyndeliche, from Old English cyndelīċ (“natural, kindly”); equivalent to kind + -ly.
From Middle English kyndely, kyndly, kyndeliche, from Old English ġecyndelīċe, equivalent to kind + -ly.
When used to make a polite request, it often precedes the verb ('Kindly inform us') or stands at the beginning of the sentence.
He is a kindly manHe is a kind manWhile 'kindly' can be an adjective, it is much more common as an adverb; 'kind' is the standard adjective for describing a person's character.