Merciful


[mur-si-fuh l] /ˈmɜr sɪ fəl/

adjective
1.
full of ; characterized by, expressing, or showing ; compassionate:
a merciful God.
/ˈmɜːsɪfʊl/
adjective
1.
showing or giving mercy; compassionate
adj.

mid-14c.; see mercy + -ful. Related: Mercifully.

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