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Definitions of merciful
  1. adjective
    showing or giving mercy
    "sought merciful treatment for the captives" "a merciful god"
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  2. adjective
    (used conventionally of royalty and high nobility) gracious
    "our merciful king"

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Examples of merciful
  • "sought merciful treatment for the captives"
  • "a merciful god"
  • "our merciful king"
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