feelingly

adverb

Definition of feelinglynext
as in thoughtfully

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for feelingly
  1. thoughtfully
  2. lovingly
  3. sensitively
  4. considerately
  5. soulfully
  6. sympathetically
  7. mercifully
  8. compassionately
Adverb
  • Every experience is thoughtfully curated, transforming a day at the beach into an opportunity to recharge both body and mind.
    — Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 31 July 2026
  • Sitting down with The Athletic during pre-season, Szczesny answers questions thoughtfully, occasionally reaching into his pocket to pull out a vape, turning it over in his hands before taking a drag.
    — Laia Cervelló Herrero, New York Times, 31 July 2026
Definition of thoughtfully
Adverb
  • Though this two-bedroom apartment dates back to the 1920s, local firm Elements Architectural Group lovingly restored it in 2023.
    — Kelsey Mulvey, Vogue, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Perry, 41, looked completely at ease as her boyfriend lovingly slathered sunscreen down her dress as the couple embarked on a romantic sunset cruise with friends.
    — Tracy Wright, FOXNews.com, 31 July 2026
Definition of lovingly
Adverb
  • All the characters, real and fictional, are sensitively rendered, and their stories are unforgettable.
    — The Know, Denver Post, 7 June 2026
  • Their lodges are some of the most luxurious and sensitively designed in Africa, and Pamushana is no exception.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
Definition of sensitively
Adverb
  • Move considerately, and let your actions speak for you today.
    — Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 15 Apr. 2026
  • The viral post comes as survey data suggests many travelers are generally open to seat-switch requests when they are made considerately.
    — Soo Kim, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
Definition of considerately
Adverb
  • Withers makes Ledger, in his omnipresent orange Ford pickup truck, a soulfully hunky gentle giant.
    — Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 11 Mar. 2026
  • The community is bolstered by Japanese Buddhist and Shinto beliefs that soulfully and spiritually tether humanity to the natural world.
    — Malik Peay, Them., 15 Dec. 2025
Definition of soulfully
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
  • Naturally, there’s a sort of torture dungeon on the premises, which for the time being his guests are mercifully unaware of.
    — Dennis Harvey, Variety, 28 July 2026
  • After Ospreay saved Omega, Omega stuck Ospreay with a One Winged Angel and AEW Redemption mercifully went off the air.
    — Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
Definition of mercifully
Adverb
  • 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
Definition of compassionately
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“Feelingly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/feelingly. Accessed 5 Aug. 2026.

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