merciful
/ˈmɜːrsɪfəl/
mer · ci · ful
ˈmɜːr · sɪ · fəl
English Definition
adj. showing compassion or forgiveness toward someone whom it is within one''s power to punish or harm
Significado en Español
misericordioso, compasivo
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
nhân từ, khoan dung
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
From mercy (compassionate)+-ful (adjective suffix).
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Which of the following words is closest in meaning to “merciful”?
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A
ruthless
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B
compassionate
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C
indifferent
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D
cruel
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B — compassionate.
“merciful” means adj. showing compassion or forgiveness toward someone whom it is within one''s power to punish or harm
Common questions about “merciful”
What does “merciful” mean?
merciful — adj. showing compassion or forgiveness toward someone whom it is within one''s power to punish or harm. In Chinese: 仁慈的，宽容的.
How do you pronounce “merciful”?
merciful is pronounced /ˈmɜːrsɪfəl/. It breaks into 3 syllables: mer · ci · ful.
Is “merciful” an ISEE Upper-level word?
Yes. merciful appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “merciful”?
From mercy (compassionate)+-ful (adjective suffix).
