adj

forgiving

adj

Willing and ready to forgive.

"She has a forgiving nature and rarely holds grudges."

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 notes

In 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

more forgiving comparative, forgivings plural, most forgiving superlative

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She has a _____ nature and rarely holds grudges.

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