Synonyms of merciful

Adjective

1. merciful (vs. merciless), clement, compassionate, humane, kind, soft

usage: showing or giving mercy; "sought merciful treatment for the captives"; "a merciful god"

2. merciful, gracious (vs. ungracious)

usage: (used conventionally of royalty and high nobility) gracious; "our merciful king"

Definition and meaning of merciful (Dictionary)