merciful

adjective

mer·ci·ful ˈmər-si-fəl

Synonyms of merciful next

: full of mercy : compassionate

a merciful ruler

also : providing relief

a merciful end

mercifulness

ˈmər-si-fəl-nəs

noun

Examples of merciful in a Sentence

He became less merciful to his enemies. He died a quick and merciful death.

Recent Examples on the Web North Korea treated their release as a sign of good will and a merciful diplomatic gesture aimed at facilitating Mr. —

Edward Wong, New York Times, 18 July 2023 There was something merciful about being able to process the news in private, Weinstein said. —

Taylor Telford, Washington Post, 11 Apr. 2023 Frank Michael Gifford is here, confirming that our God is good and merciful and faithful. —

Georgia Slater, Peoplemag, 30 Aug. 2022 Pell was magnanimous and merciful. —

Raymond J. De Souza, WSJ, 12 Jan. 2023 And now it’s come to a merciful, bittersweet end. —

Perseverance Apr. 14, Vulture, 14 Apr. 2022 Blessed are the merciful. . . . —

Kathryn Jean Lopez, National Review, 4 Apr. 2022 More merciful, less maddening. —

Tim Sullivan, The Courier-Journal, 22 Dec. 2021 Reds player movesJoey Votto, on pause from rehab assignment: 'My swing is not there yet' Reds top prospectsReds prospect Andrew Abbott is showing his upside with his incredible start to the season Reds fans gave a sarcastic cheer when the top of the first inning came to a merciful end. —

Bobby Nightengale, The Enquirer, 16 Apr. 2023 See More

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