Meaning of the word compassionately in English

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compassionately

US /kəmˈpæʃ.ən.ət.li/
UK /kəmˈpæʃ.ən.ət.li/

Adverb

in a way that shows sympathy and concern for the sufferings or misfortunes of others

Example:
She listened compassionately to his story of loss.
The nurse spoke compassionately to the frightened child.
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