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forgiving - Meaning and Examples

Meaning of 'forgiving' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Forgiving [ a.]
- Disposed to forgive; inclined to overlook offenses; mild; merciful; compassionate; placable; as, a forgiving temper.
2 . Forgiving [ p. pr. & vb. n.]
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Meaning of 'forgiving' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . forgiving [ a]
Meaning (1):
- inclined or able to forgive and show mercy
Example in sentence:
  • a forgiving embrace to the naughty child;
  • a kindly forgiving nature