adj
Uncommon
forgiving
Forgiving (adj) means willing and ready to forgive. Example: “She has a forgiving nature and rarely holds grudges.”
adj
1
Willing and ready to forgive.
"I am inclined to take a forgiving attitude, since this is his first offence."
"She has a forgiving nature and rarely holds grudges."
2
Tolerant of mistakes; not easily damaged or ruined by errors.
"This recipe is fairly forgiving if you slightly overcook it."
How to use forgiving
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishDescribes a person quick to forgive, or something (like a process or material) that tolerates mistakes well.
Common pairings
a forgiving nature
forgiving surface
not very forgiving
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Word forms
- Plural
- forgivings
- Comparative
- more forgiving
- Superlative
- most forgiving
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Rhymes for forgiving
living
giving
diving
driving
striving
thriving
reviving
reliving
receiving
surviving
deceiving
conniving
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Frequently asked questions
What does “forgiving” mean?
The word “forgiving” means willing and ready to forgive. In plain terms, describes a person quick to forgive, or something (like a process or material) that tolerates mistakes well.
How do you use “forgiving” in a sentence?
Here is “forgiving” used in a sentence: “She has a forgiving nature and rarely holds grudges.”
What part of speech is “forgiving”?
“Forgiving” is an adjective.
Is “forgiving” a common word?
“Forgiving” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “forgiving” have?
“Forgiving” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: willing and ready to forgive.
