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Meaning of word merciful from English dictionary with examples, synonyms and antonyms.
merciful adjective
Meaning : Showing or giving mercy.
Example :
Sought merciful treatment for the captives.
A merciful god.
Having or showing no mercy.
The merciless enemy.A merciless critic.
Gave him a merciless beating.
merciless, unmerciful
Meaning : (used conventionally of royalty and high nobility) gracious.
Example :
Our merciful king.
