Mercifully: meaning, definitions and examples
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mercifully
[ ˈmərsɪfʊli ]
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
Word origin
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.