What kind of word is kindly?

adjective, kind·li·er, kind·li·est. pleasant, agreeable, or benign: kindly climate.

Is kindly request correct?

“Which one is correct, “you are requested kindly” or “you are kindly requested”? Grammatically they’re both correct, provided that what you’re trying to do is impress your listener with how kind you are. Both forms are, in effect, saying “I am being kind by requesting this”.

What is difference between please and kindly?

“Please” is the normal, natural word to make a request polite. “Kindly” is not normal, sounds a bit contrived, and I can think of two uses. “Please” is the normal, natural word to make a request polite. “Kindly” is not normal, sounds a bit contrived, and I can think of two uses.

Is kindly rude?

There is nothing intrinsically negative or rude about the word; the definition is simply “in a kind manner”. It’s certainly not rude, but it’s almost pretentious in an email. It’s something that was used in typed bills and letters long before computers such as – kindly remit payment at your soonest.