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   merciful

   /ˈməːsɪf(ʊ)l/

   adjective

   • 1. showing or exercising mercy: "William did not believe in being merciful to those who fought against him" Similar forgivingcompassionategraciouslenientclementpityingforbearinghumanemildsoft-heartedtender-heartedkindkindlysympatheticpatienthumanitarianliberaleasy-goingpermissivetolerantindulgentgenerousmagnanimousbeneficentbenignbenignantbenevolentOpposite mercilesscruel
   • ▪ (of an event) coming as a mercy; bringing someone relief from something unpleasant: "her death was a merciful release" Similar welcomeblessedacceptable

   Derivatives

   • 1. mercifulness noun

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishMERCIFUL | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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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.

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   The meaning of MERCIFUL is full of mercy : compassionate; also : providing relief. How to use merciful in a sentence.

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   Definitions of merciful. adjective. showing or giving mercy. “sought merciful treatment for the captives” “a merciful god” synonyms: clement. (used of persons or behavior) inclined to show mercy. compassionate. showing or having compassion. soft. compassionate and kind; conciliatory. humane.

5. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryMERCIFUL | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   MERCIFUL meaning: 1. someone who is merciful is willing to be kind to and forgive people who are in their power: 2…. Learn more.

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   Merciful definition: full of mercy; characterized by, expressing, or showing mercy; compassionate. See examples of MERCIFUL used in a sentence.

7. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishMERCIFUL definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   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.

8. www.thefreedictionary.com › mercifulMerciful - definition of merciful by The Free Dictionary

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   Define merciful. merciful synonyms, merciful pronunciation, merciful translation, English dictionary definition of merciful. adj. Full of mercy; compassionate: sought merciful treatment for the captives. mer′ci·ful·ly adv. mer′ci·ful·ness n.