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Definition of merciful adjective from the Oxford Advanced American Dictionary

     

    merciful

     adjective
    adjective
    NAmE//ˈmərsɪfl//
     
     
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  1. 1ready to forgive people and show them kindness synonym humane a merciful God They asked her to be merciful to the prisoners.
  2. 2(of an event) seeming to be lucky, especially because it brings an end to someone's problems or suffering Death came as a merciful release. see mercy
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