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forgiving

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for·giv·ing  (fr-gvng, fôr-)
adj.
1. Inclined or able to forgive.
2. Providing a margin for error or shortcomings.

for·giving·ly adv.
for·giving·ness n.

forgiving [fəˈgɪvɪŋ]
adj
willing to forgive; merciful
forgivingly  adv
forgivingness  n
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Adj.1.forgiving - inclined or able to forgive and show mercy; "a kindly forgiving nature"; "a forgiving embrace to the naughty child"
unforgiving - unwilling or unable to forgive or show mercy; "a surly unforgiving old woman"
2.forgivingforgiving - providing absolution                
exculpatory - clearing of guilt or blame

forgiving
adjective lenient, tolerant, compassionate, clement, patient, mild, humane, gracious, long-suffering, merciful, magnanimous, forbearing, willing to forgive, soft-hearted People are not in a very forgiving mood.
Translations
forgiving [fəˈgɪvɪŋ] ADJ [person, smile] → compasivo
to feel forgivingestar dispuesto a perdonar
forgiving [fərˈgɪvɪŋ] adj [person, nature, mood] → indulgent(e)
forgiving
forgiving [fəˈgɪvɪŋ] adjindulgente
forgiving [fəˈgɪvɪŋ] adjindulgente


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Well, Miss Pollyanna, I'm thinking you must be a very forgiving little person, else you wouldn't have come to see me again to-day.
      The most forgiving spirit.
I saw myself, too, from the dramatic standpoint, and I was pleased with my role of the trusted friend bringing back the errant husband to his forgiving wife.
 
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