merciful

As a noun elegance

is elegance.

As an adjective merciful is

showing mercy.

As adjectives the difference between merciful and empathetic

is that merciful is showing mercy while empathetic is showing empathy for others, and recognizing their feelings etc; empathic.

As a noun blessing

is some kind of divine or supernatural aid, or reward.

As an adjective merciful is

showing mercy.

As adjectives the difference between merciful and ruthless

is that merciful is showing mercy while ruthless is without pity or compassion; cruel, pitiless.

Favorable is a related term of merciful.

As adjectives the difference between favorable and merciful

is that favorable is pleasing, encouraging or approving while merciful is showing mercy.

Friendly is a related term of merciful.

As adjectives the difference between friendly and merciful

is that friendly is generally warm, approachable and easy to relate with in character while merciful is showing mercy.

As an adverb friendly

is in a friendly manner, like a friend.

As a noun friendly

is (sports) a game which is of no consequence in terms of ranking, betting etc.

Soft is a related term of merciful.

As adjectives the difference between soft and merciful

is that soft is easily giving way under pressure while merciful is showing mercy.

As an interjection soft

is (archaic) be quiet; hold; stop; not so fast.

As an adverb soft

is (lb) softly; without roughness or harshness; gently; quietly.

As a noun soft

is a soft or foolish person; an idiot.

Merciful is a related term of charitable.

As adjectives the difference between merciful and charitable

is that merciful is showing mercy while charitable is pertaining to charity.

Peaceful is a related term of merciful.

As adjectives the difference between peaceful and merciful

is that peaceful is not at war or disturbed by strife or turmoil while merciful is showing mercy.