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Meaning of merciful
Having or showing a willingness to forgive or be kind to others
Etymology of merciful
The word "merciful" originates from the Old French word "merciable", which is derived from the Latin word "merces", meaning "reward" or "wages", and the suffix "-ful", which forms an adjective indicating a fullness or abundance of a particular quality
Historically, the word has been used in English since the 14th century to describe someone who shows pity, compassion, or forgiveness towards others
Synonyms
compassionate
kind
lenient
humane
gentle
benevolent
charitable
clement
forgiving
tolerant
sympathetic
tender
considerate
thoughtful
generous
gracious
mild
beneferent
benign
forbearing
pitiful
indulgent
soft
warm
understanding
empathetic
kindhearted
bighearted
altruistic
unselfish
selfless
magnanimous
liberal
broadminded
openhanded
munificent
bountiful
philanthropic
charitable
altruistic
Definitions
- Showing or feeling pity or compassion, especially towards someone who is suffering or in a difficult situation
- * Willing to forgive or show leniency towards someone who has done something wrong
Usage Examples
- The judge was merciful and gave the defendant a reduced sentence
- * The merciful nurse took care of the patient with kindness and compassion
- * The charity's merciful efforts helped to alleviate the suffering of those affected by the disaster