MERCIFULLY Synonyms: 52 Similar and Opposite Words

mercifully

adverb

Definition of mercifully

as in sympathetically

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Recent Examples of mercifully The World Cup has been an amazing spectacle and, mercifully, the sport’s notorious hooligans have been largely absent. — The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 13 July 2026 The era of the lazy live-action Disney Studios remake might be finally, mercifully, coming to an end. — Ian Miller Outkick, FOXNews.com, 12 July 2026 The game might have been owed a few more minutes of stoppage time, but Makhadmeh mercifully blew his whistle and ended it. — Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 July 2026 The Mets finally and mercifully ended Carlos Mendoza’s tenure on Friday morning, a sad outcome for a skipper who only two years ago held such promise. — Ken Rosenthal, New York Times, 26 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for mercifully

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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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Los Angeles is an ideal locale for such soul-searching, and being a stranger in a strange land — who finds other strangers there, too — forms a poignant, effective allegory (that’s also graciously restrained).

— Ben Travers, IndieWire, 7 Aug. 2026
The Rooms The storybook rooms, ranging from 350 to 800 square feet, are graciously sized and designed with a gentle palette of pastels and neutrals.

— Wendy Altschuler, Travel + Leisure, 2 Aug. 2026

Definition of graciously

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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

Definition of compassionately

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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
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

Definition of humanely

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The Franklins lovingly brought structure and discipline, requiring kids to go to church and summer camps, volunteer, and participate in sports.

— Sharon Chin, CBS News, 6 Aug. 2026
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

Definition of lovingly

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To be a builder is to be high agency, to contribute benevolently to society, to be the man in the arena.

— Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 10 June 2026
Vance Joseph tried outfitting himself in a modest tone, even if his unit hasn’t exactly acted benevolently toward its training camp counterpart.

— Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 5 Aug. 2025

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