ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Mercenarily

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Part of speech adverb

Quick meaning: Mercenarily is an adverb meaning In a mercenary way, for selfish reason of profit or gain.

Meaning

In a mercenary way, for selfish reason of profit or gain.

Example Sentences

I accused her in set terms of giving me the heave-ho in order that she could mercenarily marry a richer man.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include venally, mercantilely, meretriciously, avariciously, unethically, selfishly.

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