Definitions for forgiving
fərˈgɪv ɪŋfor·giv·ing

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1. forgiving(adj)

   inclined or able to forgive and show mercy

   "a kindly forgiving nature"; "a forgiving embrace to the naughty child"

2. absolvitory, exonerative, forgiving(adj)

   providing absolution

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1. forgiving(Adjective)

   Inclined to forgive.

   I am not very forgiving.

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1. Forgiving

   of Forgive

2. Forgiving(adj)

   disposed to forgive; inclined to overlook offenses; mild; merciful; compassionate; placable; as, a forgiving temper

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1. Forgiving

   "Forgiving" is episode 17 of season 3 in the television show Angel.

How to pronounce forgiving?

1. 

   Alex

   US English

   

   Daniel

   British

   

   Karen

   Australian

   

   Veena

   Indian

How to say forgiving in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of forgiving in Chaldean Numerology is: 9

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of forgiving in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8

Examples of forgiving in a Sentence

1. Debasish Mridha, M.D.:

   Live like a tree, giving, forgiving and free.

2. Debasish Mridha, M.D.:

   Live like a tree, giving, forgiving, and free.

3. Nigel Owens:

   Pressure on referees now is massive, people are less forgiving.

4. Thomas Watson (c. 1620-1686):

   A man may as well go to hell for not forgiving as for not believing.

5. Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban:

   From the 15th, Hungarian authorities cannot be forgiving of illegal border-crossing.

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