Meaning & Definition of Merciful in English
English⟶
Merciful
/mərsɪfəl/
adjective
1. Showing or giving mercy
- "Sought merciful treatment for the captives"
- "A merciful god"
synonym:
- merciful
2. (used conventionally of royalty and high nobility) gracious
- "Our merciful king"
synonym:
- merciful