mercifully Definition
- 1in a way that shows mercy or compassion
- 2in a way that brings relief from something unpleasant or difficult
Using mercifully: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "mercifully" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
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The doctor mercifully put her out of her misery.
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Mercifully, the rain stopped before the game started.
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He was mercifully spared from having to give a speech.
mercifully Synonyms and Antonyms
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Summary: mercifully in Brief
The adverb 'mercifully' [ˈmərsɪfəli] refers to acting with mercy or compassion, or bringing relief from something unpleasant or difficult. It is often used to describe a situation where something fortunate happens, as in 'Mercifully, the rain stopped before the game started.'
