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
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In a cruel way, without any pity or forgiveness.
"The older kids teased him mercilessly about his accent."
How to use mercilessly
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishDone cruelly and without any letup or sympathy.
Common pairings
teased mercilessly
mocked mercilessly
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more mercilessly
- Superlative
- most mercilessly
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Rhymes for mercilessly
expressly
aimlessly
endlessly
carelessly
hopelessly
painlessly
fearlessly
recklessly
helplessly
tirelessly
ruthlessly
selflessly
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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.
