softheartedly

adverb

as in sympathetically

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for softheartedly
  1. sympathetically
  2. mercifully
  3. charitably
  4. compassionately
  5. humanely
  6. tolerantly
  7. graciously
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  • 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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  • The 49ers’ preseason is mercifully over after the vast majority of players expected to contribute Week 1 sat out Thursday’s exhibition finale against the Las Vegas Raiders.
    — Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 28 Aug. 2026
  • As they’ve mercifully been decreased from six to four to three over the last 50 years, so have the prime directives.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of mercifully
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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
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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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  • 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
Adverb
  • 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
  • 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
Definition of graciously
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“Softheartedly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/softheartedly. Accessed 6 Sep. 2026.

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