compassionately

adverb

Definition of compassionatelynext
as in sympathetically

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Recent Examples of compassionately We are taxed, compassionately pass bills, paid for with Bonds, attend black tie dinners, and hear about 10-year plans after 10-year plans to solve the problem Sacramento is creating. — Linh Tat, Oc Register, 4 May 2026 In this story the problem is treated intimately and compassionately by a woman who knows all about it. — Aj Willingham, AJC.com, 12 Mar. 2026 Williams says the same approach can help caregivers respond more compassionately when someone with dementia expresses a mistaken belief, confusing idea, or hallucination. — Brian Unger, CBS News, 5 Mar. 2026 Sophie processes this quickly, and responds very compassionately and supportively given the time and historical context. — Jennifer Maas, Variety, 27 Feb. 2026 Add in last year’s midair collision with Flight 5342 in Washington, a tragedy caused by a wayward military helicopter and compassionately handled by Isom. — Diane Brady, Fortune, 10 Feb. 2026 Orbitz should have coordinated with Aer Lingus to resolve your refund request promptly and compassionately. — Christopher Elliott, Mercury News, 29 Dec. 2025 When local agencies and nonprofits stay connected — listening to one another, planning ahead and sharing information as needs arise — support can move quickly and compassionately. — Casey Castillo, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Nov. 2025 Harris compassionately explored these issues that many women faced later in life — and which rarely went represented on television. — Time, 17 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for compassionately
  1. sympathetically
  2. humanely
  3. sweetly
  4. respectfully
  5. politely
  6. deferentially
  7. prudently
  8. sensibly
Adverb
  • Variety reported that Artificial recently received positive feedback during test screenings, and claimed that Altman and Musk are portrayed less sympathetically than other figures in the film.
    — Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 19 June 2026
  • The Audacity is better when dealing more sympathetically with teenagers like Tess, who’s grown tired of rebellion as the answer to her discontent.
    — Scott Tobias, Vulture, 17 May 2026
Definition of sympathetically
Adverb
  • In another effort to curb the invasive species, Florida hosts an annual python challenge, where hunters can sign up to humanely kill the reptiles to stop the species’ spread throughout the state.
    — Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 22 July 2026
  • In an interesting episode during the 1974-75 war, the Peshmerga managed to shoot down an Iraqi MiG-19 fighter jet and capture its pilot, who was treated exceptionally humanely.
    — Paul Iddon, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026
Definition of humanely
Adverb
  • Jenner is also filmed sweetly rocking Honey to sleep at home.
    — Escher Walcott, PEOPLE, 15 July 2026
  • His equaliser against Norway featured another stomping run and sweetly struck finish, emphatically done all by himself.
    — Thom Harris, New York Times, 13 July 2026
Definition of sweetly
Adverb
  • Soon There is an art to respectfully negotiating on prices at estate sales, Robbins explains, and asking for a discount too soon isn’t the way to go.
    — Sarah Lyon, Southern Living, 31 July 2026
  • Glen’s family is deeply shocked and heartbroken by this tragic loss and respectfully requests privacy at this extremely difficult time.
    — Ellise Shafer, Variety, 29 July 2026
Definition of respectfully
Adverb
  • This could leave you feeling confused whether you’re being praised, tested or politely managed.
    — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 2 Aug. 2026
  • The woman usually introduces herself politely and grabs a seat to listen to the whistle of hot water pouring from a thermos.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 30 July 2026
Definition of politely
Adverb
  • Precedent thus gave the judge reason to deferentially review settlement terms.
    — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 15 May 2026
  • Scorsese shoots them beautifully and deferentially.
    — Matt Weinstock, New Yorker, 25 Mar. 2026
Definition of deferentially
Adverb
  • Xi inherited a booming economy and has prudently built upon it, avoiding actions that jeopardize China's gains.
    — Frank Lavin, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
  • Faced with rising costs and declining revenues, the North County Transit District is prudently reducing expenses by freezing open positions.
    — U T Readers, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 June 2026
Definition of prudently
Adverb
  • Everybody is behaving sensibly inside a structure that punishes sense.
    — Vibhas Ratanjee, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
  • William Saliba — France/Arsenal (position unchanged) Gave up almost nothing to his Arsenal team-mate Gyokeres as France nonchalantly dismissed Sweden, dominating in the air and on the floor while distributing the ball sensibly.
    — Liam Twomey, New York Times, 4 July 2026
Definition of sensibly

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“Compassionately.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/compassionately. Accessed 5 Aug. 2026.

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