forgiving (a)

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type a
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def inclined or able to forgive and show mercy
examples a kindly forgiving nature
a forgiving embrace to the naughty child
Outgoing links
Derivationally related form forgiving → forgivingness
Antonym forgiving → unforgiving
Similar to kind, tolerant; unvindictive
Incoming links
Similar to kind, tolerant; unvindictive
Antonym unforgiving → forgiving
Derived from adjective forgivingly → forgiving
Derivationally related form forgivingness → forgiving

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