Meaning of the word mercifully in English

What does mercifully mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

mercifully

US /ˈmɝː.sɪ.fəl.i/
UK /ˈmɝː.sɪ.fəl.i/

Adverb

1.

in a way that makes you grateful because it stops something unpleasant:

Example:
His suffering was mercifully brief.
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