Examples of “mercy” in a Sentence

noun Kindness or forgiveness shown toward someone who could reasonably be punished or treated harshly instead.

• The judge showed mercy to the young man because it was his first offense.
• The general showed mercy to the surrendering soldiers.
• She begged for mercy, but the sentence stood.

noun A fortunate thing; a blessing, especially something to be grateful for given the circumstances.

• It was a mercy that the rain held off until we were all indoors.
• Considering how long the journey was, it was a mercy the baby slept.
• It was a mercy the children weren't in the car when it happened.

intj Used to express surprise, alarm, or relief.

• Mercy me!" said Grandma, looking at the huge pile of snow outside the door.
• Mercy, I thought we would never find the keys!
• Mercy!" she cried when she saw the mess.