merciful

adjective mer·ci·ful \ˈmər-si-fəl\

: treating people with kindness and forgiveness : not cruel or harsh : having or showing mercy

: giving relief from suffering

Full Definition of MERCIFUL

: full of mercy : compassionate <a merciful ruler>; also : providing relief <a merciful end>

— mer·ci·ful·ness \-fəl-nəs\ noun

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14th century

MERCIFUL Defined for Kids

adjective mer·ci·ful \ˈmər-si-fəl\

: having or showing mercy or compassion <a merciful ruler>

— mer·ci·ful·ly \-fə-lē\ adverb

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