Definitions

from The Century Dictionary.

  • In a merciful manner; with compassion or pity; in mercy; tenderly; mildly: as, mercifully spared.

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  • adverb In a merciful manner.

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  • adverb in a compassionate manner

Etymologies

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merciful +‎ -ly

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