COMPASSIONATELY Synonyms: 45 Similar and Opposite Words

compassionately

adverb

Definition of compassionately

as in sympathetically

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Recent Examples of compassionately Psychiatry is the work of building the airplane while flying it carefully, collaboratively, and compassionately, as conditions may change midair. — Jennifer Adaeze Okwerekwu, STAT, 1 Sep. 2026 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

Recent Examples of Synonyms for compassionately

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For the show to work, the audience must be sympathetically invested in the journey of Youth (Britton Smith).

— Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 11 Nov. 2026
Among Americans, there is little tolerance for people who talk sympathetically about the motives of the 9/11 hijackers.

— Paul Bloom, New Yorker, 6 Nov. 2026

Definition of sympathetically

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The report concludes that Russia violated the recruits’ fundamental human rights, including the rights to life, freedom, health, and to be treated humanely.

— Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 26 Oct. 2026
In their letter, the bishops attempted to balance human dignity and a right for governments to humanely protect borders.

— Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 25 Oct. 2026

Definition of humanely

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Cushionaire Topcat Sneakers Continuing her suede streak, my mom sent me the link to these retro-feeling sneakers that would pair sweetly with anything from wide-leg jeans to a sundress.

— Annie Blackman, InStyle, 24 Oct. 2026
Rather, it was sweetly personalized and penned with love, signed by his Travis, 37, along with a sweet note written in the whites of the numbers printed on the front of the red shirt, as seen in an Instagram photo shared by New Heights.

— Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 19 Oct. 2026

Definition of sweetly

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In the meantime, children need to be taught how to think critically, listen respectfully, question assumptions and appreciate perspectives different from their own.

— Chris Roemer, Baltimore Sun, 5 Nov. 2026
Mental Health America’s exercises offer scripts for respectfully telling relatives when a topic is off-limits.

— Ashley Lynch, Charlotte Observer, 30 Oct. 2026

Definition of respectfully

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This time, a large group of bicycle neophytes led by a teacher pulled up slowly and politely paused at the crosswalk.

— Justin Davidson, Curbed, 5 Nov. 2026
The outcomes suggest that money and its purest embodiments will be forced to slip politely back behind the curtain, to support more relatable public figures.

— Liz Hoffman, semafor.com, 4 Nov. 2026

Definition of politely

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If the utilities commission agrees that the company acted prudently, Edison’s liabilities for the fire would be fully covered by a $21-billion state wildfire fund.

— Melody Petersen, Los Angeles Times, 3 Nov. 2026
Fiduciaries are bound to act prudently on behalf of their beneficiaries.

— Andrew Behar, Fortune, 26 Oct. 2026

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