Definition of Forgiving

1. Adjective. Inclined or able to forgive and show mercy. "A forgiving embrace to the naughty child"

Similar to: Kind, Tolerant, Unvindictive
Derivative terms: Forgivingness
Antonyms: Unforgiving

2. Adjective. Providing absolution.
Exact synonyms: Absolvitory, Exonerative
Similar to: Exculpatory
Derivative terms: Absolve, Absolve, Exonerate, Forgivingness

Definition of Forgiving

1. a. Disposed to forgive; inclined to overlook offenses; mild; merciful; compassionate; placable; as, a forgiving temper.

Definition of Forgiving

1. forgive [v] - See also: forgive

Lexicographical Neighbors of Forgiving

forgetters
forgetting
forgetting
forget me drug
forging
forgings
forgivable
forgivably
forgive
forgiven
forgiveness
forgivenesses
forgiver
forgivers
forgives
forgiving (current term)
forgivingly
forgivingness
forgivingnesses
forgo
forgoer
forgoers
forgoes
forgoing
forgone
forgot
forgotten
forhaile
forhailed
forhailes

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