compassionately
UK/kəm'pæʃənitli/US/kəm'pæʃənətlɪ/
B2
Definitions
adv.
In a way that shows sympathy and concern for others
富有同情心地，慈悲地
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedcompassionatetogether, with
+
-lyfeel, suffer, experience; (in compounds) disease
=compassionately
compassionate + -ly = adverb: in a compassionate way.
Example Sentences
- 1.
The nurse spoke compassionately to the frightened child.
- 2.
He treated his rivals compassionately.