What does forgiving mean?
Definitions for forgiving
fərˈgɪv ɪŋfor·giv·ing
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Princeton's WordNet
forgivingadjective
inclined or able to forgive and show mercy
"a kindly forgiving nature"; "a forgiving embrace to the naughty child"
absolvitory, exonerative, forgivingadjective
providing absolution
Wiktionary
forgivingadjective
Inclined to forgive.
I am not very forgiving.
Webster Dictionary
Forgiving
of Forgive
Forgivingadjective
disposed to forgive; inclined to overlook offenses; mild; merciful; compassionate; placable; as, a forgiving temper
Freebase
Forgiving
"Forgiving" is episode 17 of season 3 in the television show Angel.
Editors Contribution
forgivingverb
Verb form of the word forgive.
The people are forgiving as they understand the a facet of love and moving forward requires our forgiveness.
Submitted by MaryC on June 6, 2020
Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of forgiving in Chaldean Numerology is: 9
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of forgiving in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8
Examples of forgiving in a Sentence
The birth, sufferings, crucifixion, death and the resurrection of Jesus Christ does not just showcase his passion, perseverance and true love to humanity. Furthermore, all of the above do reveals his forgiving spirit. In other words, we ought to forgive all i.e. we should forgive our offenders and enemies even at the point of death IMHO in my humble (honest) opinion.
Be a forgiver creature not a revenge taker because contentness from forgiving someone is more persuasive than hatred.
From the 15th, Hungarian authorities cannot be forgiving of illegal border crossing.
But I've also been pushing against it, for men, suits and sports coats provide a polished, professional look. And let's be honest, they are very forgiving and hide a multitude of sins.
People are always asking couples whose marriage has endured at least a quarter of a century for their secret for success. Actually, it is no secret at all. I am a forgiving woman. Long ago, I forgave my husband for not being Paul Newman.
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