Kindly
Kindly adverb - With good reason or courtesy.
Usage example: would you kindly hand me the scissors?
Respectfully and kindly are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Respectfully" instead an adverb "Kindly".
Respectfully
Respectfully adverb - In a respectful manner.
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Synonyms for Respectfully
Kindly and respectfully are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Kindly" instead an adverb "Respectfully".
Mutual synonyms
Related pairs
- well and kindly
- well and respectfully
- cordially and kindly
- cordially and respectfully
- politely and kindly
- politely and respectfully
- pleasantly and kindly
- pleasantly and respectfully
- agreeably and kindly
- agreeably and respectfully
- generously and kindly
- generously and respectfully
- nicely and kindly
- nicely and respectfully
Both words in one sentence
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Born in Germany, disillusioned with the world and even God, he finally settles with the Apaches, who treat him very kindly and respectfully.
Source: Literature / Winnetou - Dumbledore, by contrast, treats them kindly and respectfully and gladly agrees to pay the one House Elf who asks for it, but does not suggest freeing the majority who don't desire it.
Source: Condescending Compassion
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