COMPASSIONATELY Synonyms: 45 Similar and Opposite Words

compassionately

adverb

Definition of compassionately

as in sympathetically

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Recent Examples of compassionately When delivered compassionately, a no communicates and models a strong sense of judgment as an executive. — Cynthia Pong, Forbes.com, 9 Aug. 2026 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

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Many locals have come to view him sympathetically, as an addict drawn back into a life of drug abuse, that also happened to include high-level drug dealing.

— Guthrie Scrimgeour, Rolling Stone, 2 Aug. 2026
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

Definition of sympathetically

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For more than five decades, the Department has been charged with protecting and humanely managing wild horses and burros on public lands.

— Latoya Gayle, PEOPLE, 21 Aug. 2026
But the images of young Moroccans marching up the shoreline, ditching inflatable tubes along their way, have forced Europe into a debate over how countries can manage migration humanely while maintaining control of their borders.

— Colette Davidson, Christian Science Monitor, 3 Aug. 2026

Definition of humanely

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The longest track on the album at more than eight minutes, it’s built around a relentless two-note bass line and dangerously cowbell-adjacent percussion and features a whirlwind of samples and sweetly noisy meltdowns.

— Reed Jackson, SPIN, 19 Aug. 2026
The Ferrari driver was seen shirtless while wearing black swim trunks in the first photo, sweetly wrapping his arms around the Kardashians star embracing him from the front.

— Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of sweetly

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Because this is an ongoing investigation, the family respectfully asks for privacy during this difficult time.

— Adam Sabes, FOXNews.com, 10 Aug. 2026
While the traditional Swedish version, called a prinsesstårta, typically features a layer of raspberry jam and a bright green marzipan coating, Sant Ambroeus’ iteration is respectfully remixed for a more metropolitan crowd.

— Bianca Betancourt, CNN Money, 3 Aug. 2026

Definition of respectfully

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Clocking in at 30 minutes, Williams’ Quartet La Jolla is a five-part work that politely utilizes dissonance and sometimes abstract rhythms.

— George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Aug. 2026
Advertising was minimal, and displays of enthusiasm were politely discouraged.

— Ben Ryder Howe, Curbed, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of politely

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The better approach is to remain diversified, rebalance prudently and let earnings not election-year noise or daily volatility drive long-term allocation decisions today.

— Robert Daugherty, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 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

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Schools should be teaching students to define that objective, assemble the relevant evidence, divide the work sensibly between person and machine, inspect intermediate results, and explain the reasoning behind the product.

— Ray Ravaglia, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 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

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