About The Word Forgiving

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Forgiving

Forgiving Meaning & Definition
Forgiving Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Forgiving?

[adj] providing absolution
[adj] inclined or able to forgive and show mercy; "a kindly forgiving nature"; "a forgiving embrace to the naughty child"

Synonyms | Synonyms for Forgiving: absolvitory | exculpatory | exonerative | kind | tolerant | unvindictive

Related Terms | Find terms related to Forgiving: accepting | benevolent | clement | compassionate | conciliatory | easy | easygoing | forbearant | forbearing | generous | gentle | humane | kind | lax | lenient | longanimous | long-suffering | magnanimous | merciful | mild | moderate | patient | placable | soft | sparing | tender | tolerant | unresentful | unrevengeful

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Forgiving In Webster's Dictionary

\For*giv"ing\, a. Disposed to forgive; inclined to overlook offenses; mild; merciful; compassionate; placable; as, a forgiving temper. -- {For*giv"ing*ly}, adv. -- {For*giv"ing*ness}, n. --J. C. Shairp.

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