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  • adverb In a kindhearted manner.

Etymologies

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kindhearted +‎ -ly

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Examples

  • Well, one boyish Book kindheartedly spoon-fed inside of this vigilant Book.

    Planet-x.com.au » To Kill a Mockingbird sydney melbourne audiobooksTo – Harper Lee 2010

  • The safety officer used to yell at me, kindheartedly, when I took off my goggles to take a picture.

    Photography: See What You Can't Show 2008

  • It might not take real kindheartedly to unwarranted intrusion.

    Lost And Found Foster, Alan Dean 2004

  • “Indeed, it is interesting since it is about myself,” he added, smiling kindheartedly at his comrade.

    The Man Who Was Afraid 2003

  • To refuse to accept this additional gift would be ungrateful and possibly even hurtful to Louise, who had so kindheartedly and thoughtfully given it to her.

    A Time to Dream Jordan, Penny 1991

  • To refuse to accept this additional gift would be ungrateful and possibly even hurtful to Louise, who had so kindheartedly and thoughtfully given it to her.

    A Time to Dream Jordan, Penny 1991

  • "Indeed, it is interesting since it is about myself," he added, smiling kindheartedly at his comrade.

    The Man Who Was Afraid Maksim Gorky 1902

  • Be a good boy, Nevil, 'he murmured kindheartedly, and shook Beauchamp's hand with the cordiality of an extreme relief in leaving him behind.

    Complete Project Gutenberg Works of George Meredith George Meredith 1868

  • Be a good boy, Nevil, 'he murmured kindheartedly, and shook Beauchamp's hand with the cordiality of an extreme relief in leaving him behind.

    Beauchamp's Career — Complete George Meredith 1868

  • Be a good boy, Nevil, 'he murmured kindheartedly, and shook Beauchamp's hand with the cordiality of an extreme relief in leaving him behind.

    Beauchamp's Career — Volume 5 George Meredith 1868

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