softheartedly

adverb

as in sympathetically

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  1. sympathetically
  2. mercifully
  3. charitably
  4. compassionately
  5. humanely
  6. tolerantly
  7. graciously
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  • Her excellent debut, 2007’s Free Food for Millionaires, features upwardly mobile Korean Americans whose desire for security Lee portrayed both sympathetically and critically.
    — Sanjena Sathian, Vulture, 22 Sep. 2026
  • After leaving the stand, Susan nodded sympathetically to Lindsay.
    — Chris Spargo, PEOPLE, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of sympathetically
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  • But Scott was mercifully lifted for Evan Phillips, who recorded the final out of the game to save the Dodgers from disgrace.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 3 Oct. 2026
  • The mercifully short Cooper Rush era in Atlanta is officially dead, even if unwatchable Falcons football is still alive and well.
    — Alejandro Avila OutKick, FOXNews.com, 21 Sep. 2026
Definition of mercifully
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  • Duplan was, charitably, a poor leader.
    — Theo Baker, The Atlantic, 24 Apr. 2026
  • The new Beaches is most charitably viewed as an oldies act for a movie.
    — Greg Evans, Deadline, 22 Apr. 2026
Definition of charitably
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  • Psychiatry is the work of building the airplane while flying it carefully, collaboratively, and compassionately, as conditions may change midair.
    — Jennifer Adaeze Okwerekwu, STAT, 1 Sep. 2026
  • When delivered compassionately, a no communicates and models a strong sense of judgment as an executive.
    — Cynthia Pong, Forbes.com, 9 Aug. 2026
Definition of compassionately
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  • The administration has routinely said that its enforcement operations are carried out in compliance with federal law and that detainees are treated humanely.
    — Kate Linthicum, Los Angeles Times, 29 Sep. 2026
  • Also, wildlife and nuisance-animal trappers can be hired to humanely trap and relocate the felines.
    — Michael L. Hyman, Miami Herald, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of humanely
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  • Maggie also smiles tolerantly when Hank keeps his hand on her knee for a few beats too many, or leans in close during chats.
    — David Fear, Rolling Stone, 9 Oct. 2025
Definition of tolerantly
Adverb
  • Thank people for every piece of feedback, and treat each slip as a chance to delight by correcting graciously.
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 2 Oct. 2026
  • The Close Encounters director looked back on a mock trial Sheindlin so graciously presided over in honor of his superfan mother’s 90th birthday.
    — Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of graciously
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“Softheartedly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/softheartedly. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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