Forgiving
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Forgiving is an adjective meaning Inclined to forgive.
Meaning
Inclined to forgive.
More Meanings
- (computing) User-friendly, such that harmful mistakes are not easily made.
- present participle and gerund of forgive
- An act of forgiveness.
Example Sentences
I am inclined to take a forgiving attitude, since this is his first offence.
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.
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.
Word Forms
- forgivings
Synonyms for forgiving
Depending on context, synonyms include kind, tolerant, exculpatory, absolvitory, unvindictive, exonerative.
Antonyms for forgiving
Common opposites include unforgiving.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include exculpatory, exonerative, absolvitory, tolerant, kind, unvindictive.
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