compassionately

adverb

Definition of compassionatelynext
as in sympathetically

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Recent Examples of compassionately When delivered compassionately, a no communicates and models a strong sense of judgment as an executive. — Cynthia Pong, Forbes.com, 9 Aug. 2026 We are taxed, compassionately pass bills, paid for with Bonds, attend black tie dinners, and hear about 10-year plans after 10-year plans to solve the problem Sacramento is creating. — Linh Tat, Oc Register, 4 May 2026 In this story the problem is treated intimately and compassionately by a woman who knows all about it. — Aj Willingham, AJC.com, 12 Mar. 2026 Williams says the same approach can help caregivers respond more compassionately when someone with dementia expresses a mistaken belief, confusing idea, or hallucination. — Brian Unger, CBS News, 5 Mar. 2026 Sophie processes this quickly, and responds very compassionately and supportively given the time and historical context. — Jennifer Maas, Variety, 27 Feb. 2026 Add in last year’s midair collision with Flight 5342 in Washington, a tragedy caused by a wayward military helicopter and compassionately handled by Isom. — Diane Brady, Fortune, 10 Feb. 2026 Orbitz should have coordinated with Aer Lingus to resolve your refund request promptly and compassionately. — Christopher Elliott, Mercury News, 29 Dec. 2025 When local agencies and nonprofits stay connected — listening to one another, planning ahead and sharing information as needs arise — support can move quickly and compassionately. — Casey Castillo, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for compassionately
  1. sympathetically
  2. humanely
  3. sweetly
  4. respectfully
  5. politely
  6. deferentially
  7. prudently
  8. sensibly
Adverb
  • Many locals have come to view him sympathetically, as an addict drawn back into a life of drug abuse, that also happened to include high-level drug dealing.
    — Guthrie Scrimgeour, Rolling Stone, 2 Aug. 2026
  • Variety reported that Artificial recently received positive feedback during test screenings, and claimed that Altman and Musk are portrayed less sympathetically than other figures in the film.
    — Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 19 June 2026
Definition of sympathetically
Adverb
  • But the images of young Moroccans marching up the shoreline, ditching inflatable tubes along their way, have forced Europe into a debate over how countries can manage migration humanely while maintaining control of their borders.
    — Colette Davidson, Christian Science Monitor, 3 Aug. 2026
  • In another effort to curb the invasive species, Florida hosts an annual python challenge, where hunters can sign up to humanely kill the reptiles to stop the species’ spread throughout the state.
    — Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 22 July 2026
Definition of humanely
Adverb
  • This Best of Beauty Award winner is paired with the equally zesty bergamot right up top, with Earl Grey tea, orange flower, and jasmine mid-notes bringing a calm, sweetly floral freshness to the heart.
    — Kara Nesvig, Allure, 12 Aug. 2026
  • Hochman said Flores simply could have taken notes on the inappropriate comments and turned them in to superiors or the independent inspector general, which strikes me as either sweetly naive or disingenuous.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of sweetly
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  • Because this is an ongoing investigation, the family respectfully asks for privacy during this difficult time.
    — Adam Sabes, FOXNews.com, 10 Aug. 2026
  • While the traditional Swedish version, called a prinsesstårta, typically features a layer of raspberry jam and a bright green marzipan coating, Sant Ambroeus’ iteration is respectfully remixed for a more metropolitan crowd.
    — Bianca Betancourt, CNN Money, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of respectfully
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  • The manager can then politely ask that the food not be served while offering an alternative.
    — Peter Burke, FOXNews.com, 11 Aug. 2026
  • Employers are advised to clarify interview protocols, politely manage parental presence, and focus on assessing the candidate's individual merits.
    — Jason Walker PsyD, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of politely
Adverb
  • Precedent thus gave the judge reason to deferentially review settlement terms.
    — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 15 May 2026
  • Scorsese shoots them beautifully and deferentially.
    — Matt Weinstock, New Yorker, 25 Mar. 2026
Definition of deferentially
Adverb
  • The better approach is to remain diversified, rebalance prudently and let earnings not election-year noise or daily volatility drive long-term allocation decisions today.
    — Robert Daugherty, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Faced with rising costs and declining revenues, the North County Transit District is prudently reducing expenses by freezing open positions.
    — U T Readers, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 June 2026
Definition of prudently
Adverb
  • Schools should be teaching students to define that objective, assemble the relevant evidence, divide the work sensibly between person and machine, inspect intermediate results, and explain the reasoning behind the product.
    — Ray Ravaglia, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026
  • William Saliba — France/Arsenal (position unchanged) Gave up almost nothing to his Arsenal team-mate Gyokeres as France nonchalantly dismissed Sweden, dominating in the air and on the floor while distributing the ball sensibly.
    — Liam Twomey, New York Times, 4 July 2026
Definition of sensibly

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“Compassionately.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/compassionately. Accessed 20 Aug. 2026.

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