word
Mercifully
MUR-sih-fuh-lee
/ˈmɜːrsɪfʌˌliː/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
mercifully
Dictionary meaning
In a compassionate manner.
Examples
- We dealt with the thief mercifully.
Synonyms: pityingly, compassionately
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