Definition of merciful

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  • merciful is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 15
  • merciful is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 15
  • merciful is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 19

Definition of merciful

  • showing or giving mercy (adjective)

    Examples

    1. sought merciful treatment for the captives
    2. a merciful god
  • (used conventionally of royalty and high nobility) gracious (adjective)

    Examples

    1. our merciful king

See definition of merciful in Merriam Webster