벌하거나 해를 입힐 수 있는 권한이 있음에도 불구하고 자비나 용서, 동정심을 베푸는.
Showing or exercising mercy, compassion, or forgiveness toward someone whom it is within one's power to punish or harm.
예문:
"The judge was merciful toward the first-time offender, choosing community service over prison."
"They prayed to a merciful deity for the forgiveness of their sins."
"A merciful leader listens to the plight of the poor instead of imposing heavy taxes."
고통이나 불쾌한 상황으로부터 구제해 주는; 고통을 끝내주어 다행스러운.
Providing relief from suffering or an unpleasant situation; bringing a welcome end to pain.
예문:
"After months of agonizing pain, his passing was seen as a merciful release."
"The rain provided a merciful end to the long, scorching heatwave."