Merciful: meaning, definitions and examples
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merciful
[ หmษหsษชfสl ]
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.
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.
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:
๐ต๐น misericordioso
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฆเคฏเคพเคฒเฅ
๐ฉ๐ช barmherzig
๐ฎ๐ฉ penyayang
๐บ๐ฆ ะผะธะปะพัะตัะดะฝะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ miลosierny
๐ฏ๐ต ๆ ๆฒๆทฑใ (ใใฒใถใใ)
๐ซ๐ท misรฉricordieux
๐ช๐ธ misericordioso
๐น๐ท merhametli
๐ฐ๐ท ์๋น๋ก์ด
๐ธ๐ฆ ุฑุญูู
๐จ๐ฟ milosrdnรฝ
๐ธ๐ฐ milosrdnรฝ
๐จ๐ณ ไปๆ ็ (rรฉncรญ de)
๐ธ๐ฎ usmiljen
๐ฎ๐ธ miskunnsamur
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะผะตะนัััะผะดั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแฌแงแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ rษhmli
๐ฒ๐ฝ misericordioso
Word origin
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.