miskundelig
Danish
Etymology
miskunde + -lig, from Old Danish miscunnalik.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): [misˈkɔnˀəli]
Adjective
miskundelig (neuter miskundeligt, plural and definite singular attributive miskundelige)
- (archaic, solemn) merciful, graceful, forbearing
- Synonym: barmhjertig
Inflection
| positive | comparative | superlative | |
|---|---|---|---|
| indefinite common singular | miskundelig | mere miskundelig | mest miskundelig2 |
| indefinite neuter singular | miskundeligt | mere miskundelig | mest miskundelig2 |
| plural | miskundelige | mere miskundelig | mest miskundelig2 |
| definite attributive1 | miskundelige | mere miskundelig | mest miskundelige |
1 When an adjective is applied predicatively to something definite,
the corresponding "indefinite" form is used.
2 The "indefinite" superlatives may not be used attributively.