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forgiving

for·giv·ing

forgiving

 
pronunciation:
fr gI vIng
features:
Word Combinations (adjective)
part of speech: adjective
definition 1: tending to or likely to forgive.
She's usually a forgiving person.
antonyms:
vindictive
similar words:
lenient
definition 2: showing or expressing forgiveness.
a forgiving gesture
antonyms:
angry, vengeful
similar words:
sparing
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derivations: forgivingly (adv.), forgivingness (n.)