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Mercifully: meaning, definitions and examples

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mercifully

 

[ ˈmərsɪfʊli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

in a kind and compassionate manner

Showing mercy or compassion; leniently or generously.

Synonyms

compassionately, kindly, leniently

Examples of usage

  • She mercifully decided to forgive him for his mistake.
  • The judge mercifully reduced the sentence due to the defendant's circumstances.

Translations

Translations of the word "mercifully" in other languages:

🇵🇹 misericordiosamente

🇮🇳 दयालुता से

🇩🇪 gnädigerweise

🇮🇩 dengan belas kasihan

🇺🇦 милосердно

🇵🇱 miłosiernie

🇯🇵 慈悲深く

🇫🇷 miséricordieusement

🇪🇸 misericordiosamente

🇹🇷 merhametle

🇰🇷 자비롭게

🇸🇦 برحمة

🇨🇿 milosrdně

🇸🇰 milosrdne

🇨🇳 仁慈地

🇸🇮 milostno

🇮🇸 miskunnsamlega

🇰🇿 мейірімділікпен

🇬🇪 მოწყალედ

🇦🇿 mərhəmətlə

🇲🇽 misericordiosamente

Etymology

The word 'mercifully' comes from the Middle English word 'mercyful,' which is derived from the Old French word 'merci,' meaning 'pity, compassion, thanks.' The concept of mercy has been valued throughout history in various religious and philosophical traditions as a virtue that promotes forgiveness and compassion towards others.

See also: unmercifully.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #22,329, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.