Definition of Forgiving
Forgiving
for·giv·ing
Definition/Meaning
(adjective)
tolerant or lenient, showing an ability, willingness, or readiness to forgive;
e.g. Being more forgiving can save you from holding grudges and feeling resentful towards people.
(adjective)
easy to deal with and allowing room for weakness or errors without much consequence;
e.g. These shoes are very steady and forgiving, and you will never twist your ankle when wearing them.
(verb)
pardoning someone, ending one's feelings of resentment or anger toward them for some mistake, flaw, or offense of theirs;
e.g. He is not capable of forgiving them, because they have hurt him too deeply.
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