forgiving
[ fer-giv-ing ]
/ fərˈgɪv ɪŋ /
adjective
disposed to forgive; indicating forgiveness: a forgiving soul; a forgiving smile.
tolerant: The mountain is not forgiving of inexperienced climbers.
OTHER WORDS FROM forgiving
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Definition for forgiving (2 of 2)
forgive
[ fer-giv ]
/ fərˈgɪv /
verb (used with object), for·gave, for·giv·en, for·giv·ing.
to grant pardon for or remission of (an offense, debt, etc.); absolve.
to give up all claim on account of; remit (a debt, obligation, etc.).
to grant pardon to (a person).
to cease to feel resentment against: to forgive one's enemies.
to cancel an indebtedness or liability of: to forgive the interest owed on a loan.
verb (used without object), for·gave, for·giv·en, for·giv·ing.
to pardon an offense or an offender.
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British Dictionary definitions for forgiving (1 of 2)
forgiving
/ (fəˈɡɪvɪŋ) /
adjective
willing to forgive; merciful
Derived forms of forgiving
forgivingly, adverb forgivingness, nounBritish Dictionary definitions for forgiving (2 of 2)
forgive
/ (fəˈɡɪv) /
verb -gives, -giving, -gave or -given
to cease to blame or hold resentment against (someone or something)
to grant pardon for (a mistake, wrongdoing, etc)
(tr)
to free or pardon (someone) from penalty
(tr)
to free from the obligation of (a debt, payment, etc)
Derived forms of forgive
forgivable, adjective forgivably, adverb forgiver, nounWord Origin for forgive
Old English
forgiefan; see
for-,
give