Mercifully and Viciously

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Mercifully adverb - In a compassionate manner.

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Viciously is an antonym for mercifully.

Viciously adverb - In a mean or spiteful manner.

Usage example: the administrator viciously denied me the time off that I needed to attend my dear aunt's funeral

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Mercifully is an antonym for viciously.

Nearby Word: vicious

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