merciful
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Britannica Dictionary definition of MERCIFUL
[more merciful; most merciful]
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treating people with kindness and forgiveness
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not cruel or harsh
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having or showing mercy
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a merciful ruler
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a merciful god
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He became less merciful to his enemies.
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a merciful decision
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giving relief from suffering
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He died a quick and merciful death.
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The movie at last came to a merciful end. [=the movie was so bad that its ending was a relief]
