mercilessly
3 synonyms and 1 antonym for mercilessly, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adv — In a cruel way, without any pity or forgiveness.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Antonyms
How to use mercilessly
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
teased mercilessly
mocked mercilessly
Frequently asked questions
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.
