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mercifully

IPA: /ˈmɜːsɪfəli/

KK: /ˈmɜrsɪfəli/

adverb

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.

mercifulness

IPA: /ˈmɜːrsɪfəl/

KK: /ˈmɜrsɪfəl/

noun

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.

merciless

IPA: /ˈmɜːrsɪləs/

KK: /ˈmɜr.sɪ.ləs/

adjective

Definition: Showing no kindness or compassion; being very harsh or cruel.

Example: The merciless storm destroyed many homes along the coast.

mercilessly

IPA: /ˈmɜː.sɪ.ləs.li/

KK: /ˈmɜr.sɪ.ləs.li/

adverb

Definition: In a way that shows no mercy or compassion; harshly or ruthlessly.

Example: The storm raged mercilessly, causing destruction everywhere.

mercilessness

IPA: /ˈmɜːrsɪləsnəs/

KK: /ˈmɜrsɪləsnəs/

noun

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.

mercurial

IPA: /mɜːrˈkjʊəriəl/

KK: /mɚˈkjʊrɪəl/

adjective

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.

noun

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.

mercurially

IPA: /mɜːrˈkjʊəriəli/

KK: /mɚˈkjʊrɪəli/

adverb

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.

mercuric

IPA: //mɜːrˈkjʊrɪk//

KK: /mɜrˈkjʊrɪk/

adjective

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.

mercury

IPA: /ˈmɜːrkjʊri/

KK: /ˈmɜrkjʊri/

noun

Definition: A heavy, silvery liquid metal that is used in thermometers and other scientific instruments. It is toxic and can be harmful to health.

Example: The thermometer contains mercury to measure temperature accurately.

merely

IPA: /ˈmɪrli/

KK: /ˈmɪrli/

adverb

Definition: Used to emphasize that something is small or unimportant; just or only.

Example: She was merely trying to help, not to cause any trouble.

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