Dictionary Check: merciful

"merciful" is a valid word!

Scrabble 15 points
Words with Friends 19 points

Definition

adjective

showing or giving mercy

Example: "sought merciful treatment for the captives"
Antonyms:
adjective

(used conventionally of royalty and high nobility) gracious

Example: "our merciful king"

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