merciful
adjective/ˈmɜrsɪfəl/
Frequency rank: #9,849 most common English word
Meaning
Showing compassion and forgiveness, especially toward someone in one's power.
Example sentence
The judge was merciful and gave the young offender a lighter sentence.
Synonyms & related words
- compassionate
- lenient
- forgiving
- kind
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