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forgiving Definition and Meaning in English (forgiving definition)

adjective
Synonyms:mercifullenientclement
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Forgiving definition: Describing someone who is inclined to pardon or overlook faults and offenses easily.

Definitions of Forgiving

  1. 1adjective

    Describing someone who is inclined to pardon or overlook faults and offenses easily.

  2. 2noun

    The act of pardoning or excusing someone for a fault or offense, often implying a process.

Example Sentences

“She has a very forgiving nature, always ready to give people a second chance.”

“The forgiving attitude of the community helped the young offender reintegrate.”

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Inflected Word Forms

infinitiveforgive
past participleforgiven
nounforgiveness
agent nounforgiver
adjectiveunforgiving

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Forgiving definition: Describing someone who is inclined to pardon or overlook faults and offenses easily.
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