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merciful

UK
/ˈmɜːsɪfəl/
US
/ˈmɜrsɪfəl/

Translations

mercifuladjective
more merciful
Comp.
most merciful
Super.
UK
/ˈmɜːsɪfəl/
US
/ˈmɜrsɪfəl/
The merciful judge decided to give the young offender a second chance instead of a harsh sentence.
Le juge miséricordieux a décidé d’accorder une seconde chance au jeune délinquant plutôt qu’une peine sévère.
bienfaisantSe dit d’un soulagement apporté par une circonstance favorable.
The merciful rain finally came, ending the long drought that had plagued the region.
La pluie bienfaisante est enfin tombée, mettant fin à la longue sécheresse qui frappait la région.
Additional translations
clémentSurtout dans un registre juridique ou moral.
salutairePlus littéraire ; exprime un effet bénéfique ou soulageant.
Synonyms
compassionate
forgiving
lenient
kind
benevolent
sympathetic
clement
gracious
Antonyms
cruel
harsh

Definitions

mercifuladjective
Showing or exercising compassion or forgiveness towards someone whom it is within one's power to punish or harm.
The merciful judge decided to give the young offender a second chance instead of a harsh sentence.
Characterized by relief from something unpleasant or distressing.
The merciful rain finally came, ending the long drought that had plagued the region.
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