mercifully

adverb

Definition of mercifullynext
as in sympathetically

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Recent Examples of mercifully With a few wonderful exceptions that proved the rule (The Good Place, New Girl), the network sitcom landscape of the 2010s was a graveyard of glib titles, gimmicky premises, and mercifully short runs. — Judy Berman, Time, 11 Aug. 2026 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 Beth’s death, on the other hand, is mercifully quiet and peaceful. — Sarah Chihaya, Vulture, 16 July 2026 The action mercifully settles into a less disorienting rhythm before too long, but the choppy prologue at least has the benefit of conveying the tense disarray that has gripped the shores of Ithaca in the decades since King Odysseus left for battle. — David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 15 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for mercifully
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mercifully
  1. sympathetically
  2. charitably
  3. graciously
  4. compassionately
  5. humanely
  6. tolerantly
  7. lovingly
  8. benevolently
Adverb
  • After leaving the stand, Susan nodded sympathetically to Lindsay.
    — Chris Spargo, PEOPLE, 2 Sep. 2026
  • 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
Definition of sympathetically
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  • Duplan was, charitably, a poor leader.
    — Theo Baker, The Atlantic, 24 Apr. 2026
  • The new Beaches is most charitably viewed as an oldies act for a movie.
    — Greg Evans, Deadline, 22 Apr. 2026
Definition of charitably
Adverb
  • There have been some updates, so please check the schedule here and come listen to the candidates who've so graciously accepted our invite to speak.
    — Marissa Payne, Des Moines Register, 14 Aug. 2026
  • In a season that can graciously be described as gloomy, right-hander Randy Dobnak has been a bright spot for the Royals.
    — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 9 Aug. 2026
Definition of graciously
Adverb
  • 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
Definition of compassionately
Adverb
  • And in sharing his work more widely, my hope is to honour a person who stood so humanely, and captivatingly, among us.
    — Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 3 Sep. 2026
  • For meat to be considered halal and suitable for consumption by Muslims, animals must be healthy and treated humanely before slaughter.
    — Maven Navarro, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of humanely
Adverb
  • Maggie also smiles tolerantly when Hank keeps his hand on her knee for a few beats too many, or leans in close during chats.
    — David Fear, Rolling Stone, 9 Oct. 2025
Definition of tolerantly
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  • No matter that those doubles have their own consciousnesses, not to mention foster families who have lovingly raised them.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Dolly Parton didn’t just sing lovingly about her Tennessee mountain home.
    — Kimberlee Kruesi, Fortune, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of lovingly
Adverb
  • 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
Definition of benevolently

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“Mercifully.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mercifully. Accessed 9 Sep. 2026.

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