Mercifully Meaning in English
word
ˈmɝsɪfəˌɫi/, /ˈmɝsɪfɫi
MUR-si-fuh-lee
mˈɜːsɪfəli
MUR-si-fuh-lee
Definition
Used to say that something bad or difficult was made less severe, or to describe showing kindness by sparing someone from suffering.
Usage & Nuances
Often used before reporting something unpleasant to indicate relief ('mercifully, the storm ended quickly'). Can mean 'fortunately' in many contexts (especially British English). Also means 'in a merciful way'—showing compassion or kindness. More formal/written register.
Spanish: afortunadamente - por suerte - misericordiosamentePortuguese (BR): felizmente - misericordiosamentePortuguese (PT): felizmente - misericordiosamenteChinese (Simplified): 幸好 - 仁慈地Chinese (Traditional): 幸好 - 仁慈地Hindi: सौभाग्यवश - दयापूर्वकArabic: لحسن الحظ - برحمةBengali: ভাগ্যক্রমে - দয়াপরভাবেRussian: к счастью - милосердноJapanese: 幸いにも - 慈悲深くVietnamese: may mắn là - một cách khoan dungKorean: 다행히 - 자비롭게Turkish: ne yazık ki - merhametli bir şekildeUrdu: خوش قسمتی سے - رحم دلی سےIndonesian: may mắn thay - một cách nhân từ
Example Sentences
Mercifully, the pain did not last long.
basic
The children were mercifully rescued from the fire.
basic
The meeting was mercifully short.
basic
Mercifully, he didn't have to experience the worst part.
natural
The movie was dull, but mercifully it ended early.
natural
She was mercifully spared from answering the difficult question.
natural