forgiving

for-giv-ing · adjective

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Definitions

adjective

  1. 1.

    Ready and willing to forgive; showing mercy.

  2. 2.

    Present participle of "forgive."

  3. 3.

    (of conditions or equipment) Tolerant of errors or imperfections.

Related words

Antonyms: harsh, resentful, unforgiving
See also: forgive, forgiveness, merciful
Synonyms: lenient, merciful, tolerant

Etymology

Present participle of Old English forgiefan ("to forgive"), from for- (intensive) + giefan ("to give"). The adjective sense developed from the verbal meaning.