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Meaning of MERCIFULLY

Pronunciation:  'mursifullee

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 Definition: 
  1. [adv]  in a manner that may be cruel but avoids suffering; "we more mercifully had our bouncing betties go off at the head"
  2. [adv]  in a compassionate manner; "he dealt with the thief mercifully"
 
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 Synonyms: showing mercy, with mercy
 

 

 

 

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