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mercifully
01
in a way that shows mercy, compassion, or forgiveness
Examples
The judge mercifully reduced the prison sentence after hearing the full story.
He mercifully ended the animal's suffering.
02
in a fortunate or thankfully welcomed way
Examples
Mercifully, the storm passed without causing serious damage.
The meeting was mercifully short and to the point.
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