Meaning of the word merciful in English

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merciful

US /ˈmɝː.sɪ.fəl/
UK /ˈmɝː.sɪ.fəl/

Adjective

1.

someone who is merciful is willing to be kind to and forgive people who are in their power:

Example:
"God is merciful," said the priest.
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