Dictionary
pardonable
adjective par·don·able \ˈpärd-nə-bəl, ˈpär-dən-ə-bəl\
: able to be forgiven : not so bad that it cannot be forgiven or excused
Full Definition of PARDONABLE
— par·don·able·ness noun
— par·don·ably \-blē\ adverb
See pardonable defined for English-language learners
ADVERTISEMENT
First Known Use of PARDONABLE
15th century
Related to PARDONABLE
- Synonyms
- condonable, excusable, forgivable, venial, remissible, remittable
- Antonyms
- indefensible, inexcusable, mortal, unforgivable, unjustifiable, unpardonable
Learn More About PARDONABLE
Browse
Next Word in the Dictionary: pardonerPrevious Word in the Dictionary: pardon All Words Near: pardonable
ADVERTISEMENT
Seen & Heard
What made you want to look up pardonable? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).