Forgiving

Pronunciation varies by accent · adjective

Meaning

Inclined to forgive..

Definitions by Sense

1. Inclined to forgive.
2. (computing) User-friendly, such that harmful mistakes are not easily made.
3. present participle and gerund of forgive
4. An act of forgiveness.

Example Sentences

I am inclined to take a forgiving attitude, since this is his first offence.

A good WebApp interface is understandable and forgiving, providing the user with a sense of control. […] Work is carefully and continuously saved, with full option for the user to undo any activity at any time.

And I receive your forgiveness only from you. A group's promises and forgivings are nothing more than the sum of its individual members' promises and forgivings.

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Word Forms

• more forgiving
• most forgiving
• forgivings

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