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милостивый — meaning in English

milostivyy

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English meaning

  • beneficent adj Given to acts that are kind, charitable, philanthropic or beneficial.
  • benevolent adjective Kind, generous, and wishing to do good for others.
  • clement adj Merciful or lenient in judging or punishing others.
  • merciful adj Showing mercy — willing to forgive or treat someone gently rather than punish them as harshly as possible.
  • venerable adj Commanding great respect because of age, wisdom, or long-standing achievement.

Senses

милостивый is used for these senses in English:

  • benevolent Having a disposition to do good.
  • benevolent Altruistic, charitable, good, just and fair.
  • clement Lenient or merciful; charitable.
  • merciful Showing mercy.
  • venerable Giving an impression of aged goodness and benevolence.

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