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Four years of world war, at a cost in human suffering which our minds are mercifully too limited to imagine, led to the very clear realization that international anarchy must be abandoned if civilization was to survive.
Arthur Henderson

Meaning of "mercifully" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF MERCIFULLY

mercifully  [ˈmɜːsɪfʊlɪ] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF MERCIFULLY

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Mercifully is an adverb.
The adverb is an invariable part of the sentence that can change, explain or simplify a verb or another adverb.

WHAT DOES MERCIFULLY MEAN IN ENGLISH?

mercifully

Mercy

Mercy is a broad term that refers to benevolence, forgiveness and kindness in a variety of ethical, religious, social and legal contexts. The concept of a "Merciful God" appears in various religions, including Christianity, Judaism and Islam. Performing acts of mercy as a component of religious beliefs is also emphasized through actions such as the giving of alms, and care for the sick and Works of Mercy. In the social and legal context, mercy may refer both to compassionate behavior on the part of those in power, or on the part of a humanitarian third party, e.g., a mission of mercy aiming to treat war victims.

Definition of mercifully in the English dictionary

The definition of mercifully in the dictionary is in a way that shows mercy; compassionately. Other definition of mercifully is fortunately; one is relieved to say that.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH MERCIFULLY


bountifully
ˈbaʊntɪfʊlɪ
carefully
ˈkeəfʊlɪ
dutifully
ˈdjuːtɪfʊlɪ
faithfully
ˈfeɪθfʊlɪ
fancifully
ˈfænsɪfʊlɪ
fully
ˈfʊlɪ
gratefully
ˈɡreɪtfʊlɪ
hopefully
ˈhəʊpfʊlɪ
joyfully
ˈdʒɔɪfʊlɪ
painfully
ˈpeɪnfʊlɪ
peacefully
ˈpiːsfʊlɪ
pitifully
ˈpɪtɪfʊlɪ
playfully
ˈpleɪfʊlɪ
successfully
səkˈsɛsfʊlɪ
tastefully
ˈteɪstfʊlɪ
thankfully
ˈθæŋkfʊlɪ
undutifully
ʌnˈdjuːtɪfʊlɪ
unpitifully
ʌnˈpɪtɪfʊlɪ
wearifully
ˈwɪərɪfʊlɪ
wonderfully
ˈwʌndəfʊlɪ

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE MERCIFULLY

merchantman
merchantmen
merchantry
merchet
merchild
Mercia
merciable
Mercian
mercies
merciful
mercifulness
mercify
merciless
mercilessly
mercilessness
Merckx
Mercosur
Mercouri
mercurate
mercuration

WORDS THAT END LIKE MERCIFULLY

awfully
beautifully
blissfully
bully
cheerfully
delightfully
forcefully
gracefully
lawfully
meaningfully
powerfully
purposefully
rightfully
skillfully
thoughtfully
truthfully
unlawfully
unmercifully
unsuccessfully
usefully
wrongfully

Synonyms and antonyms of mercifully in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

SYNONYMS OF «MERCIFULLY»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «mercifully» and belong to the same grammatical category.
synonyms of mercifully

Translation of «mercifully» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF MERCIFULLY

Find out the translation of mercifully to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of mercifully from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «mercifully» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

幸运地
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

afortunadamente
570 millions of speakers

English

mercifully
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

शुक्र है
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

الحمد لله
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

милостиво
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

misericordiosamente
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

করুণার
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

par bonheur
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Dengan penuh belas kasihan
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

glücklicherweise
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

幸いにも
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

다행히도
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Welas asih
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

thương xót
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

இரக்கத்துடன்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

दयाळूपणे
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

merhametle
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

per fortuna
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

miłosiernie
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

милостиво
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

milă
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

ευτυχώς
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

gelukkig
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

barmhärtigt
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

barmhjertig
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of mercifully

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «MERCIFULLY»

The term «mercifully» is regularly used and occupies the 79.784 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «MERCIFULLY» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about mercifully

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5 QUOTES WITH «MERCIFULLY»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word mercifully.
1
Venerable Bede
And I pray thee, loving Jesus, that as Thou hast graciously given me to drink in with delight the words of Thy knowledge, so Thou wouldst mercifully grant me to attain one day to Thee, the fountain of all wisdom and to appear forever before Thy face.
2
Lawrence Durrell
Like all young men I set out to be a genius, but mercifully laughter intervened.
3
Arthur Henderson
Four years of world war, at a cost in human suffering which our minds are mercifully too limited to imagine, led to the very clear realization that international anarchy must be abandoned if civilization was to survive.
4
Alphonsus Liguori
If you wish to strengthen your confidence in God still more, often recall the loving way in which He has acted toward you, and how mercifully He has tried to bring you out of your sinful life, to break your attachment to the things of earth and draw you to His love.
5
Hooman Majd
Foreign journalists have to have an approved interpreter assigned them, which they have to pay for, who also acts as guide. As an Iranian, even writing for foreign media, I've been mercifully unrestricted.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «MERCIFULLY»

Discover the use of mercifully in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to mercifully and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Crazy Busy: A (mercifully) Short Book about a (really) Big ...
Highly practical and super short, Crazy Busy will help you put an end to "busyness as usual." Download the free study guide at CrazyBusyBook.com.
Kevin DeYoung, 2013
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Crazy Busy: A (mercifully) Short Book about a (really) Big ...
Constant busyness is dangerous for our souls. In this short, honest, and often humorous book, DeYoung rejects the “busyness as usual” mindset, helping us to make time for the things that really matter.
Kevin DeYoung, 2013
3
The Mercifully Brief, Real-world Guide To-- Raising $1,000 ...
In this pioneering work, Warwick convinces even the most doubting Thomas. Commit to the strategies he outlines, and you'll be startled, if not astounded, by the results.
Mal Warwick, 2005
4
The Mercifully Brief, Real World Guide To-- Attracting the ...
To attract attention to your cause, you could: -Paint your building Day-Glo orange -Blare hip hop music from the rooftop -Have staff members sport Mohawk haircuts But if you're a bit less bombastic, and searching for innovative (and more ...
Joseph Barbato, 2005
5
The Mercifully Brief, Real World Guide to Raising Thousands ...
Madeline Stanionis. and telemarketing programs once you've brought them online. Not at all! You don't want to risk losing your more predictable income while exploring this new medium. I'm simply saying there are real advantages to bringing ...
Madeline Stanionis, 2006
6
A Concordance to the Book of Common Prayer: According to the ...
9, 26,2-And mercifully hear us when we call upon thee. See also under hear. 1o, 34, 2 -Mercifully assist our prayers which we 35,1-Mercifully forgive the sins of thy people, See also under forgive. 2-mercifully to look upon our infirmities.
Joseph Courtney Jones, 1898
7
A Concordance to the Book of Common Prayer, According to the ...
9, 26, 2- And mercifully hear us when we call upon thee. See also under hear. 1o, 34. 2 -Mercifully assist our prayers which we 35, 1-Mercifully forgive the sins of thy people, See also under forgive. 2-mercifully to look upon our infirmities.
J. Courtney Jones, 1898
8
Financial Accounting: A Mercifully Brief Introduction
Foreword: Why. a. Mercifully. Brief. Introduction. to. Accounting? Most introductory accounting texts focus very heavily on the mechanics of accounting. Much attention is given to journalizing transactions, getting the debits and credits in the right ...
Michael Sack Elmaleh, 2005
9
The Apostolical and Primitive Church: Popular in Its ...
MASS BOOR. Second Sunday after Epiphany. O Almighty and eternal God, Supreme Ruler both of heaven and earth, mercifully give ear to the prayers of thy people, and grant us peace in our time ; through Jesus Christ thy Son, our Lord, etc.
Lyman Coleman, 1853
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‏רינת חיים :‏: ‏ביאורי תפילות הימים הנוראים
Because Adam haRishon was judged mercifully on Rosh Hashanah, HaKadosh Baruch Hu therefore established the day of Rosh Hashanah as a Day of Judgment for all generations, and we pray to Hashem: You treated Adam mercifully, ...
Ḥayim ben Mosheh Fridlander, Gavriʼel Zloshinsḳi, 2004

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «MERCIFULLY»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term mercifully is used in the context of the following news items.
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Monfort may address the jury weighing his life or death | The Seattle …
“There wasn't torture, there wasn't pain and suffering … Mercifully, there was an instant or near-instant death,” he said of Brenton's killing. «The Seattle Times, Jul 15»
2
Brett Anderson exits Dodgers' loss with another fluke injury
The Dodgers' pitcher was sweating through a typical summer's day in Georgia, literally and figuratively, when a freak injury mercifully and ... «LA Daily News, Jul 15»
3
Taking the long view in the garden - The Washington Post
There is no app for this, mercifully. One thinks of perennials as being short-lived, or at least in need of dividing every three years or so to remain ... «Washington Post, Jul 15»
4
In 'Trainwreck,' other trainwrecks are finally given a main character …
What Schumer and the other filmmakers mercifully never do in Trainwreck is cast judgement. While her character ultimately realizes that her ... «Boston.com, Jul 15»
5
Cal Ripken Baseball: Norwalk 9s use huge third inning to advance …
Twenty batters reached safely before West Hartford recorded the second out and four more runs crossed the plate before the inning mercifully ... «Thehour.com, Jul 15»
6
Hey, Roger, can we get on with this already? - Patriots - Boston.com
... once and for all, mercifully, over. Besides living on in the late-night TV jokes, and Marshall Faulk's commentary on NFL Network, of course. «Boston.com, Jul 15»
7
"Beaches" at Drury Lane aims for Broadway - Chicago Tribune
... the second Broadway show next season to have letters as a physical motif — "On Your Feet" uses the same device, albeit mercifully briefly. «Chicago Tribune, Jul 15»
8
WATCH: Irish girls fight in front of 200 people - NY Daily News
The video ends as the two break through the crowd and the spectators mercifully end the melee. We cannot stress enough how dangerous and ... «New York Daily News, Jul 15»
9
A Beer Geek's Asheville Afternoon :: Drink :: Features :: Paste
This one is also packed, although mercifully not as loud or hectic. Walking in, I can't help but wonder if people new to the facility wonder at the ... «Paste Magazine, Jul 15»
10
The 9 Best Creations from Poly Bridge - Popular Mechanics
... and the physics that apply to them are roughly analogous to the real world, the game plays mercifully loose with what's considered "safe. «Popular Mechanics, Jul 15»

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