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- [mur-si-fuh l]
- /ˈmɜr sɪ fəl/
- /ˈmɜː.sɪ.fʊl.nɪs/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [mur-si-fuh l]
- /ˈmɜr sɪ fəl/
Definitions of mercifulness word
- adjective mercifulness full of mercy; characterized by, expressing, or showing mercy; compassionate: a merciful God. 1
- noun mercifulness The state of being merciful; mercy. 1
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Origin of mercifulness
First appearance:
before 1250 One of the 11% oldest English words
Middle English word dating back to 1250-1300; See origin at mercy, -ful
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Parts of speech for Mercifulness
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
mercifulness popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 77% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
mercifulness usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for mercifulness
noun mercifulness
- love — a profoundly tender, passionate affection for another person.
- pardon — kind indulgence, as in forgiveness of an offense or discourtesy or in tolerance of a distraction or inconvenience: I beg your pardon, but which way is Spruce Street?
- tenderness — soft or delicate in substance; not hard or tough: a tender steak.
- leniency — the quality or state of being lenient.
- lenience — the quality or state of being lenient.
Antonyms for mercifulness
noun mercifulness
- hatred — the feeling of one who hates; intense dislike or extreme aversion or hostility.
- animosity — Animosity is a strong feeling of dislike and anger. Animosities are feelings of this kind.
- ill will — hostile feeling; malevolence; enmity: to harbor ill will against someone.
- disfavor — unfavorable regard; displeasure; disesteem; dislike: The prime minister incurred the king's disfavor.
- cruelty — Cruelty is behaviour that deliberately causes pain or distress to people or animals.
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