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- Dictionarymerciful/ˈməːsɪf(ʊ)l/
adjective
- 1. showing or exercising mercy: "William did not believe in being merciful to those who fought against him" Similar Opposite
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MERCIFUL definition: 1. someone who is merciful is willing to be kind to and forgive people who are in their power: 2…. Learn more.
The meaning of MERCIFUL is full of mercy : compassionate; also : providing relief. How to use merciful in a sentence.
marked or motivated by concern with the alleviation of suffering. kind. having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior. see more. adjective. (used conventionally of royalty and high nobility) gracious. “our merciful king” synonyms: gracious.
MERCIFUL meaning: 1. someone who is merciful is willing to be kind to and forgive people who are in their power: 2…. Learn more.
Merciful definition: full of mercy; characterized by, expressing, or showing mercy; compassionate. See examples of MERCIFUL used in a sentence.
If you describe an event or situation as merciful, you mean that it is a good thing, especially because it stops someone's suffering or discomfort.
Definition of merciful adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.