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forgiving

/fɝɡˈɪvɪŋ/adjective3 syllables

Forgiving means: inclined or able to forgive and show mercy.

Synonyms for forgiving6

adjective, as in inclined or able to forgive and show mercy

kind, tolerant, unvindictive

adjective, as in providing absolution

absolvitory, exonerative, exculpatory

Opposites of forgiving

unforgiving

What does forgiving mean?2

adjective

1

inclined or able to forgive and show mercy“a kindly forgiving nature”

2

providing absolution

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

What rhymes with forgiving?3

two syllables

livinggiving

three syllables

thanksgiving
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Forgiving in a sentence

  • I think forgiving people is good for the soul.CK
  • Sami wasn't so forgiving with his co-workers.OsoHombre
  • Forgiving others is a kind deed to yourself.sharris123
  • There's no point in forgiving people who aren't sorry.Ooneykcall
  • Forgiving those who have caused you pain is challenging.Nuel
  • You see the world through a more forgiving lens.Nuel
  • Ivy is very forgiving. It doesn't need a lot of water.Amastan
  • Ivies are very forgiving plants. They don't require a lot of care.Amastan

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