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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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   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. characterized by charm, good taste, and generosity of spirit. Pronunciation. US. /ˈmʌrsəfəl/ UK. /ˈmʌsɪfəl/

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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   1. adjective. If you describe God or a person in a position of authority as merciful, you mean that they show kindness and forgiveness to people. ...a merciful God. We can only hope the court is merciful. Synonyms: compassionate, forgiving, sympathetic, kind More Synonyms of merciful. 2. adjective.

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.

9. www.yourdictionary.com › mercifulMerciful Definition & Meaning | YourDictionary

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   Merciful Definition. mûrsĭ-fəl. Meanings. Synonyms. Sentences. Definition Source. Origin. Adjective. Filter. adjective. Full of mercy; having, feeling, or showing mercy; compassionate; lenient, clement, etc. Webster's New World. Similar definitions. Showing mercy. Wiktionary. Synonyms: sympathetic. gracious. forgiving. tender. kind. benignant.

10. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishmerciful adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and...

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    Definition of merciful adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

11. www.collinsdictionary.com › us › dictionaryMERCIFUL definition in American English | Collins English ...

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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. Eventually the session came to a merciful end. Synonyms: welcome , desired , blessed More Synonyms of merciful