adv

mercilessly

MUR-sih-luhs-lih

Mercilessly (adv) means in a cruel way, without any pity or forgiveness. Example: “The older kids teased him mercilessly about his accent.”

adv

In a cruel way, without any pity or forgiveness.

"The older kids teased him mercilessly about his accent."

How to Use Mercilessly

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishDone cruelly and without any letup or sympathy.

Common pairings

teased mercilessly mocked mercilessly

more mercilessly comparative, most mercilessly superlative

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The older kids teased him _____ about his accent.

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What does “mercilessly” mean?

The word “mercilessly” means in a cruel way, without any pity or forgiveness. In plain terms, done cruelly and without any letup or sympathy.

How do you pronounce “mercilessly”?

“Mercilessly” is pronounced MUR-sih-luhs-lih (/ˈmɜːsɪləslɪ/ in IPA).

How do you use “mercilessly” in a sentence?

Here is “mercilessly” used in a sentence: “The older kids teased him mercilessly about his accent.”

What part of speech is “mercilessly”?

“Mercilessly” is an adverb.