Definition of Mercifulness

1. Noun. The feeling that motivates compassion.

Exact synonyms: Mercy
Generic synonyms: Compassion, Compassionateness
Specialized synonyms: Forgiveness
Derivative terms: Merciful

2. Noun. A disposition to be kind and forgiving. "In those days a wife had to depend on the mercifulness of her husband"
Exact synonyms: Mercy
Generic synonyms: Humaneness
Specialized synonyms: Compassion, Pity, Forgivingness, Kindness, Lenience, Leniency, Lenity, Mildness
Derivative terms: Merciful
Antonyms: Mercilessness

3. Noun. Leniency and compassion shown toward offenders by a person or agency charged with administering justice. "He threw himself on the mercy of the court"
Exact synonyms: Clemency, Mercy
Generic synonyms: Lenience, Leniency
Specialized synonyms: Commutation, Re-sentencing, Amnesty, Free Pardon, Pardon, Quarter, Reprieve, Respite
Derivative terms: Clement, Merciful

Definition of Mercifulness

1. Noun. The state of being merciful; mercy. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Mercifulness

1. [n -ES]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Mercifulness

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mercifulness (current term)
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mercuramide

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