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merciful

[ˈmɜrsɪfəl]

merciful Definition

  • 1showing or giving mercy; forgiving
  • 2having or showing compassion

Using merciful: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "merciful" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The judge was merciful and gave him a lighter sentence.

  • Example

    She showed a merciful attitude towards her enemies.

  • Example

    He prayed for a merciful death.

  • Example

    The captain was merciful and spared the enemy soldiers.

merciful Synonyms and Antonyms

Antonyms for merciful

Phrases with merciful

  • in a way that shows or gives mercy; fortunately

    Example

    Mercifully, the storm passed without causing any damage.

  • a deity who is believed to be compassionate and forgiving

    Example

    In times of trouble, people often turn to a merciful God for help.

  • a euphemism for death, especially when it is seen as a release from suffering

    Example

    After years of battling cancer, she finally found a merciful release.

Origins of merciful

from Old French 'mercier', meaning 'to have mercy'

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Summary: merciful in Brief

The term 'merciful' [ˈmɜrsɪfəl] describes a person or action that shows or gives mercy, forgiveness, or compassion. It can be used in various contexts, such as legal judgments, personal attitudes, or prayers, as in 'The judge was merciful and gave him a lighter sentence.' 'Merciful' also appears in phrases like 'mercifully,' indicating a fortunate outcome, and 'merciful God,' referring to a deity believed to be compassionate.