merciful

The definition of merciful is someone who is caring, compassionate, and gentle with discipline.

(adjective)

An example of merciful is a principal who gives detention instead of suspending students.

See merciful in Webster's New World College Dictionary

adjective

full of mercy; having, feeling, or showing mercy; compassionate; lenient; clement

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See merciful in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective

Full of mercy; compassionate: sought merciful treatment for the captives. See Synonyms at humane.

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