— mercifully , adv. — mercifulness , n.
/merr"si feuhl/ , adj.
full of mercy; characterized by, expressing, or showing mercy; compassionate: a merciful God.
[ 1250-1300; ME; see MERCY, -FUL ]
Syn . kind, clement, lenient, forgiving, benignant, tender, sympathetic.
Ant . cruel, relentless.