forgiving

[ fer-giv-ing ]
/ fərˈgɪv ɪŋ /
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adjective

disposed to forgive; indicating forgiveness: a forgiving soul; a forgiving smile.
tolerant: The mountain is not forgiving of inexperienced climbers.

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Origin of forgiving

First recorded in 1680–90; forgive + -ing2

OTHER WORDS FROM forgiving

for·giv·ing·ly, adverbfor·giv·ing·ness, nounnon·for·giv·ing, adjective

Words nearby forgiving

forge welding, forging, forgive, forgive and forget, forgiveness, forgiving, forgo, for God's sake, for good, for good measure, forgot
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Words related to forgiving

lenient, merciful, magnanimous, accepting, kind

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British Dictionary definitions for forgiving

forgiving
/ (fəˈɡɪvɪŋ) /

adjective

willing to forgive; merciful

Derived forms of forgiving

forgivingly, adverbforgivingness, noun
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