mercifulness
mercifulness · mercifulnesses
The state of being mercifulThe state of being merciful; mercy.
Meaning
1 sensesThe state of being merciful; mercy.
More definitions
- a disposition to be kind and forgiving
- the feeling that motivates compassion
- leniency and compassion shown toward offenders by a person or agency charged with administering justice
Origin
From Middle English mercyfulnes, mercyfullenesse, equivalent to merciful + -ness.From Middle English mercyfulnes, mercyfullenesse, equivalent to merciful + -ness.
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Forms
plural: mercifulnesses| Singular | mercifulness |
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Synonyms
2 synonymsAntonyms
1 antonymsWord family
1 related wordsRelatedmerciful