merciful

Definition

  • adjective: treating people with kindness and forgiveness
  • adjective: full of 'mercy'
  • synonyms: benignant, humane, clement

Examples

  • The movie at last came to a 'merciful' end. [=the movie was so bad that its ending was a relief]

  • He became less 'merciful' to his enemies.

  • He died a quick and 'merciful' death.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) so do we suffer. This man has confessed his crimes... in sight of gods and men. The gods are just... but beloved Baelor taught us... they can also be merciful. What is to be done with this traitor, Your Grace? My mother wishes me to let Lord Eddard join the Night's Watch. (..)
    2011 TvShow: Game of Thrones Title: Baelor Season: 1 Episode 9