Meaning
merciful, forgiving
- showing mercy, compassionate, or forgiving towards others
In a sentence
Il giudice si mostrò misericordioso nei confronti dell'imputato.
The judge showed mercy toward the defendant.
Cercò di avere un cuore misericordioso nonostante i torti subiti.
He tried to have a forgiving heart despite the wrongs he had suffered.
Non tutti sono capaci di uno sguardo così misericordioso.
Not everyone is capable of such a compassionate outlook.
Word forms (4)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| misericordioso | masculine · singular |
| misericordiosa | feminine · singular |
| misericordiosi | masculine · plural |
| misericordiose | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Higher-register word often used in literary, formal, or moral contexts.
- Opposite of spietato (ruthless) or crudele (cruel).