- Inclined or able to forgive.
- Providing a margin for error or shortcomings.
forgivingness for·giv'ing·ness n.
Dictionary:
for·giv·ing (fər-gĭv'ĭng, fôr-) ![]() |
| WordNet: forgiving |
The adjective has 2 meanings:
Meaning #1:
inclined or able to forgive and show mercy
Antonym: unforgiving (meaning #1)
Meaning #2:
providing absolution
Synonyms: absolvitory, exonerative
| Translations: Forgiving |
Dansk (Danish)
adj. - tilgivende, overbærende
Nederlands (Dutch)
vergevensgezind, met ruimte voor fouten
Français (French)
adj. - clément, indulgent, robuste
Deutsch (German)
adj. - versöhnlich
Ελληνική (Greek)
adj. - επιεικής, ανεκτικός, συγκαταβατικός
Português (Portuguese)
adj. - clemente
Español (Spanish)
adj. - indulgente, dispuesto a perdonar, clemente
Svenska (Swedish)
adj. - förlåtande, barmhärtig
中文(简体)(Chinese (Simplified))
宽大的, 慈悲的, 不责难的
中文(繁體)(Chinese (Traditional))
adj. - 寬大的, 慈悲的, 不責難的
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