kindly

/ˈkīn(d)-lē/

Middle English, from Old English cyndelīc, from cynd

adjective

  1. of a sympathetic or generous nature

  2. of an agreeable or beneficial nature : pleasant

  3. natural

adverb

  1. in a kind manner : sympathetically

  2. as a gesture of goodwill : in an appreciative manner

  3. in a gracious manner : courteously

would take it kindly if you would put in a good word

idiomatic phrase

  1. to feel or show an inclination or willingness to accept or approve of (something or someone) —usually used in negative constructions

She congratulated herself still more on observing in the course of days that Mr Verloc seemed to be taking kindly to Stevie's companionship.