IPA: /ˈmɜːrsəˌnɛri/
KK: /ˈmɜrsəˌnɛri/
Definition: Describing someone who is hired to fight for a foreign army or who acts mainly for money rather than principles.
Example: The mercenary soldiers were known for their willingness to fight for the highest bidder.
Definition: A person who is paid to fight for a foreign army or to work for money rather than loyalty or personal reasons.
Example: The mercenary fought bravely, but his true loyalty was to the highest bidder.
IPA: /ˈmɜːrsɪfəl/
KK: /ˈmɜrsɪfəl/
Definition: Showing kindness and compassion towards others, especially when they are in a difficult situation.
Example: The merciful judge decided to give the defendant a second chance instead of a harsh punishment.
IPA: /ˈmɜːsɪfəli/
KK: /ˈmɜrsɪfəli/
Definition: In a way that shows kindness and forgiveness, especially when someone deserves punishment or suffering.
Example: The judge mercifully reduced the sentence for the young offender.
Definition: The quality of being kind and forgiving towards others, especially when they have done wrong.
Example: Her mercifulness towards the less fortunate inspired many in the community.
IPA: /ˈmɜːrsɪləs/
KK: /ˈmɜr.sɪ.ləs/
Definition: Showing no kindness or compassion; being very harsh or cruel.
Example: The merciless storm destroyed many homes along the coast.
IPA: /ˈmɜː.sɪ.ləs.li/
KK: /ˈmɜr.sɪ.ləs.li/
Definition: In a way that shows no mercy or compassion; harshly or ruthlessly.
Example: The storm raged mercilessly, causing destruction everywhere.
IPA: /ˈmɜːrsɪləsnəs/
KK: /ˈmɜrsɪləsnəs/
Definition: The quality of being cruel and showing no pity or compassion towards others.
Example: The mercilessness of the storm left the town in ruins.
IPA: /mɜːrˈkjʊəriəl/
KK: /mɚˈkjʊrɪəl/
Definition: Describing someone or something that is quick to change in mood or behavior; often unpredictable or lively.
Example: Her mercurial temperament made it difficult to know how she would react to any situation.
Definition: A substance or preparation that contains mercury, often used in medical or chemical contexts.
Example: The doctor prescribed a mercurial treatment for the patient's condition.
IPA: /mɜːrˈkjʊəriəli/
KK: /mɚˈkjʊrɪəli/
Definition: In a way that is changeable or unpredictable, often relating to mood or behavior.
Example: She reacted mercurially to the news, switching from joy to anger in an instant.
IPA: //mɜːrˈkjʊrɪk//
KK: /mɜrˈkjʊrɪk/
Definition: Describing something that is related to or contains mercury, particularly in a specific chemical form where mercury has a valence of two.
Example: The scientist studied the effects of mercuric compounds on the environment.
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