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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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OTHER WORDS FROM forgiving
for·giv·ing·ly, adverbfor·giv·ing·ness, nounnon·for·giv·ing, adjectiveWords 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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British Dictionary definitions for forgiving
forgiving
/ (fəˈɡɪvɪŋ) /
adjective
willing to forgive; merciful
Derived forms of forgiving
forgivingly, adverbforgivingness, nounCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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