TOLERANTLY Synonyms: 52 Similar and Opposite Words

tolerantly

adverb

Definition of tolerantly

as in sympathetically

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Recent Examples of tolerantly 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

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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

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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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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
In an interesting episode during the 1974-75 war, the Peshmerga managed to shoot down an Iraqi MiG-19 fighter jet and capture its pilot, who was treated exceptionally humanely.

— Paul Iddon, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026

Definition of humanely

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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

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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