mercifully
adverb
mer·ci·ful·ly
ˈmər-si-f(ə-)lē 
1
: in a merciful manner
2
: fortunately sense 2
mercifully we didn't have to attend the meeting
Examples of mercifully in a Sentence
His crimes have been dealt with mercifully.
Mercifully, the professor always makes our tests easy.
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Joe Berkowitz, Vulture, 17 Feb. 2025
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—Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 6 Dec. 2024
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—Jenny Berg, Allure, 26 Nov. 2024
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Joe Berkowitz, Vulture, 17 Feb. 2025
Loading your audio article The Jets’ disappointing 2024 season mercifully ended after Sunday’s game against the Dolphins.
—Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 6 Jan. 2025
So after the season mercifully ended, the coach met with Dan Beckerman, the chief executive and president of AEG, the Galaxy’s parent company, and asked for help.
—Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 6 Dec. 2024
Though the product keeps the hair in place come what may (including humidity), the hairspray leaves the hair touchable, lifted, and mercifully crunch-free.
—Jenny Berg, Allure, 26 Nov. 2024
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“Mercifully.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mercifully. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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