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forgiving
adjective
: able or willing to forgive someone or something
Full Definition of FORGIVING
1
: willing or able to forgive
2
: allowing room for error or weakness <designed to be a forgiving tennis racquet>
— for·giv·ing·ly \-ˈgi-viŋ-lē\ adverb
— for·giv·ing·ness noun
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First Known Use of FORGIVING
1623
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FORGIVINGNESS Defined for Kids
forgiving
adjective for·giv·ing \fər-ˈgi-viŋ\
Definition of FORGIVING for Kids
: willing or ready to excuse an error or offense <a forgiving person>
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