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- [mur-si-lis]
- /ˈmɜr sɪ lɪs/
- /ˈmɜː.sɪ.ləs/
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- [mur-si-lis]
- /ˈmɜr sɪ lɪs/
Definitions of mercilessly word
- adjective mercilessly without mercy; having or showing no mercy; pitiless; cruel: a merciless critic. 1
- noun mercilessly In a merciless manner. 1
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Origin of mercilessly
First appearance:
before 1300 One of the 15% oldest English words
First recorded in 1300-50, merciless is from the Middle English word mercyles. See mercy, -less
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Parts of speech for Mercilessly
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adjective
verb
adverb
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preposition
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mercilessly popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 74% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for mercilessly
adv mercilessly
- viciously — addicted to or characterized by vice; grossly immoral; depraved; profligate: a vicious life.
- fiercely — menacingly wild, savage, or hostile: fierce animals; a fierce look.
- savagely — fierce, ferocious, or cruel; untamed: savage beasts.
- in cold blood — the fluid that circulates in the principal vascular system of human beings and other vertebrates, in humans consisting of plasma in which the red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets are suspended.
- meanly — moderately.
adverb mercilessly
- cruelly — willfully or knowingly causing pain or distress to others.
- hardheartedly — In a hardhearted manner.
- harshly — ungentle and unpleasant in action or effect: harsh treatment; harsh manners.
- unfeeling — not feeling; devoid of feeling; insensible or insensate.
- severely — harsh; unnecessarily extreme: severe criticism; severe laws.
Antonyms for mercilessly
adv mercilessly
- kindly — having, showing, or proceeding from a benevolent disposition or spirit; kindhearted: kindly people.
- gently — kindly; amiable: a gentle manner.
- humanely — characterized by tenderness, compassion, and sympathy for people and animals, especially for the suffering or distressed: humane treatment of prisoners.
- nicely — pleasing; agreeable; delightful: a nice visit.
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