merciful
adjectives
showing or giving mercy
"sought merciful treatment for the captives"; "a merciful god"
see also
(used of persons or behavior) inclined to show mercy
"a more clement judge reduced the sentence"
see also
showing or having compassion
"heard the soft and compassionate voices of women"
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having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
"kind to sick patients"; "a kind master"; "kind words showing understanding and sympathy"; "thanked her for her kind letter"
(used conventionally of royalty and high nobility) gracious
"our merciful king"
is derived from
is similar to
characterized by charm, good taste, and generosity of spirit
"gracious even to unexpected visitors"; "gracious living"; "he bears insult with gracious good humor"
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