What does forgivable mean?
Forgivable means Able to be forgiven; worthy of forgiveness..
Forgivable
Pronunciation varies by accent · adjective
Meaning
Able to be forgiven; worthy of forgiveness..
Definitions by Sense
- Able to be forgiven; worthy of forgiveness.
- (finance, not comparable) Of a loan, or a portion of it: such that repayment may be deferred for a period, or canceled, by the lender, if the borrower meets certain obligations.
Example Sentences
It's even forgivable here when the band sometimes sounds as though they've phoned in the Stonesy swagger, because when they're on, the Hellacopters sound like the best garage rock/bar band in the world.
In retrospect, the misunderstanding about the plan was forgivable […]
Synonyms for forgivable
Antonyms for forgivable
Related Words
Word Forms
- more forgivable
- most forgivable
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for forgivable?
Common synonyms include excusable, pardonable, venial, remissable.
What is the opposite of forgivable?
Possible antonyms include unforgivable, unvenial.
How do you use forgivable in a sentence?
It's even forgivable here when the band sometimes sounds as though they've phoned in the Stonesy swagger, because when they're on, the Hellacopters sound like the best garage rock/bar band in the world.
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