形容词

1. 仁慈的;宽厚的
If you describe God or a person in a position of authority as merciful, you mean that they show kindness and forgiveness to people.

2. （尤指因结束了某人的痛苦或不适）幸运的,有福气的
If you describe an event or situation as merciful, you mean that it is a good thing, especially because it stops someone's suffering or discomfort.

1. (used conventionally of royalty and high nobility) gracious

e.g. our merciful king

2. showing or giving mercy

e.g. sought merciful treatment for the captives
a merciful god