forgiving
Americanadjective
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disposed to forgive; indicating forgiveness.
a forgiving soul; a forgiving smile.
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tolerant.
The mountain is not forgiving of inexperienced climbers.
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Toast is forgiving of this kind of thinking.
From Salon ● Aug. 1, 2026
What they could’ve done instead: Opt for lighter colors that are more forgiving, or get used to sweeping or vacuuming your floors more often.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 1, 2026
While England did benefit from some fixtures being played in air-conditioned stadiums with roofs, such as in Atlanta against DR Congo, other conditions were less forgiving.
From BBC ● Jul. 17, 2026
The fairways may be wide and forgiving, but hitting at the greens can feel like trying to land the ball on a glacier.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 18, 2026
Arwyl would notice if I was absent, and he was not forgiving of such things.
From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss
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