merciful
Translation
merciful, compassionate, forgiving
Examples
The king was a merciful ruler.
The king was a merciful ruler.
She was merciful to her enemies.
She was merciful to her enemies.
Grammar Patterns
merciful ((to sb.)) showing mercy to (sb.). She was merciful to her enemies.
Similar Words
Synonyms: compassionate, forgiving, kind; Antonyms: merciless, cruel
Etymology
From 'mercy' + '-ful' (full of). 'Mercy' comes from Latin 'merces' (payment, reward, pity).
Memory Tips
Someone who is 'merciful' is 'full of mercy'.