Merciful: meaning, definitions and examples

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merciful

 

[ หˆmษœหsษชfสŠl ]

Adjective / Noun
Context #1 | Adjective

in a sentence

Showing mercy or compassion; forgiving.

Synonyms

compassionate, forgiving, kind, lenient

Examples of usage

  • She was known for her merciful nature towards others.
  • The judge decided to be merciful and reduced the sentence.
Context #2 | Adjective

Biblical context

Characterized by or expressing mercy; compassionate.

Synonyms

clement, compassionate, gracious, sympathetic

Examples of usage

  • God is described as merciful in many religious texts.
  • He asked for a merciful outcome to his prayers.
Context #3 | Noun

in religious context

A person who shows mercy or compassion.

Synonyms

altruist, benefactor, humanitarian, philanthropist

Examples of usage

  • The merciful are blessed according to many faiths.
  • She was hailed as a merciful for her charitable work.

Translations

Translations of the word "merciful" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น misericordioso

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฆเคฏเคพเคฒเฅ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช barmherzig

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ penyayang

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะผะธะปะพัะตั€ะดะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ miล‚osierny

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆ…ˆๆ‚ฒๆทฑใ„ (ใ˜ใฒใถใ‹ใ„)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท misรฉricordieux

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ misericordioso

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท merhametli

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ž๋น„๋กœ์šด

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฑุญูŠู…

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ milosrdnรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ milosrdnรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ไปๆ…ˆ็š„ (rรฉncรญ de)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ usmiljen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ miskunnsamur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะผะตะนั–ั€ั–ะผะดั–

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒฌแƒงแƒแƒšแƒ”

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ rษ™hmli

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ misericordioso

Etymology

The word 'merciful' comes from the Latin word 'misericors', which combines 'miser' (wretched) and 'cor' (heart), literally meaning having a wretched heart. Over time, it evolved to represent a compassionate and forgiving nature. The concept of mercy and being merciful has been a fundamental aspect of various religious and philosophical teachings throughout history, emphasizing the importance of compassion and forgiveness in human interactions.

See also: merciless.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #12,211, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.