merciful

Adjective
  1. Showing or giving mercy (synset 301510813)
    "sought merciful treatment for the captives"; "a merciful god"
    also:
    • clement - (used of persons or behavior) inclined to show mercy
    • compassionate - showing or having compassion
    • soft - compassionate and kind; conciliatory
    • humane - marked or motivated by concern with the alleviation of suffering
    • kind - having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
  2. (used conventionally of royalty and high nobility) gracious (synset 301145712)
    "our merciful king"
    similar to: gracious - characterized by charm, good taste, and generosity of spirit

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