kindheartedly Synonyms & Antonyms
What Is Another Word for Kindheartedly?
Instead of kindheartedly you can say beneficent, benevolent or benignant depending on the context. Words with the opposite meaning are atrocious and barbaric.
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Kindheartedly as an Adverb
as in humanely, charitably
Kindheartedly as an Adjective
having or marked by sympathy and consideration for others
a kindhearted young man who shoveled his elderly neighbor's driveway after the blizzard
Synonyms & similar words
Antonyms & near antonyms
Kindheartedly in a Sentence
a kindhearted young man who shoveled his elderly neighbor's driveway after the blizzard
Word Forms & Grammar
kind·heart·ed·ly adverb
kind·heart·ed·ness noun
kindhearted
kindheartedly
kindheartedness
kindheartednesses
kindheartedly (comparative more kindheartedly, superlative most kindheartedly)
Origin of Kindheartedly
From kindhearted + -ly.
First Known Use
1535
Quick Facts About Kindheartedly
| Part of speech | adverb, adjective |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˌkīnd-ˈhär-təd/ |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Meaning | as in humanely, charitably |
| Synonyms | beneficent, benevolent and benignant |
| Antonyms | atrocious, barbaric and barbarous |
| Comparative / superlative | more kindheartedly, most kindheartedly |
| First known use | 1535 |
Pronouncing Kindheartedly
The standard pronunciation of kindheartedly is /ˌkīnd-ˈhär-təd/, spoken in 3 syllables, with the main stress on the second syllable (här).
Frequently Asked Questions About Kindheartedly
Is kindheartedly an adverb or an adjective?
Kindheartedly is mainly used as an adverb, but it can also be used as an adjective.
What is the opposite of kindheartedly?
Antonyms of kindheartedly include atrocious, barbaric, barbarous and bestial.
What are the comparative and superlative forms of kindheartedly?
The comparative form is more kindheartedly and the superlative form is most kindheartedly.