transcription, транскрипция: [ mɜ:(r)sɪfʊl ]
1.
If you describe God or a person in a position of authority as merciful , you mean that they show kindness and forgiveness to people.
We can only hope the court is merciful.
ADJ
2.
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.
Eventually the session came to a merciful end.
ADJ