merciful

英 ['mɜːsɪfʊl; -f(ə)l] 美['mɝsɪfl]

• adj. 仁慈的；慈悲的；宽容的

1. showing or giving mercy;

"sought merciful treatment for the captives"

"a merciful god"

2. characterized by mercy, and compassion;

"compassionate toward disadvantaged people"

"kind to animals"

"a humane judge"

3. used conventionally of royalty and high nobility;

"our merciful king"