mercifully
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adverb
mer·ci·ful·ly
\-f(ə-)lē\
Simple Definition of mercifully
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: in a kind or merciful way
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: in a good or lucky way
Source: Merriam-Webster's Learner's Dictionary
Full Definition of mercifully
1 : in a merciful manner
2 : fortunately 2 <mercifully we didn't have to attend the meeting>
Examples of mercifully in a sentence
His crimes have been dealt with mercifully.
Mercifully, the professor always makes our tests easy.
14th Century
First Known Use of mercifully
14th century
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