compassionately (B1)
adverb
Pronunciation: /kəmˈpæʃənətli/
Definition
In a way that shows a feeling of deep sympathy and sorrow for another's misfortune, accompanied by a desire to help.
Examples
She listened compassionately to her friend's story of loss.
He handled the delicate situation compassionately, showing great understanding.
The organization works compassionately to provide aid to those in need.
How to Use compassionately
- compassionately to (prepositional phrase)
- Showing sympathy towards someone or something. — "She spoke compassionately to the child who had lost his toy."
- compassionately with (prepositional phrase)
- Showing sympathy in relation to someone or something. — "He dealt compassionately with the difficult situation."
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