Merciful

Synonyms of merciful

• kind
• compassionate
• forgiving

Antonyms of merciful

• harsh
• cruel
• ruthless

Collocations of merciful

merciful God

Frequency: 80 %

We pray to the merciful God for forgiveness.

merciful ruler

Frequency: 60 %

The merciful ruler pardoned the prisoners.

merciful act

Frequency: 50 %

His merciful act of kindness touched everyone around him.

merciful heart

Frequency: 45 %

She showed a merciful heart towards those in need.

merciful justice

Frequency: 35 %

The judge showed merciful justice in sentencing the defendant.

Idiomatic Expressions for merciful

• Phrase: mercifully brief
  Meaning: Happening or being of short duration, sparing one from a longer or more tedious experience.
  Usage: The meeting was mercifully brief, ending before anyone had a chance to get bored.