Synonyms for merciful

Adjective

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

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

2. kind, merciful, humane (vs. inhumane)

usage: characterized by mercy, and compassion; "compassionate toward disadvantaged people"; "kind to animals"; "a humane judge"

3. merciful, gracious (vs. ungracious)

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