forgiving
adjective
1. inclined or able to forgive and show mercy
- a kindly forgiving nature
- a forgiving embrace to the naughty child
Similar word(s): kind, tolerant, unvindictive
2. providing absolution
Similar word(s): exculpatory, absolvitory, exonerative
Sentences with forgiving as an adjective:
- I am not very forgiving.
noun
1. An act of forgiveness.
verb
1. present participle of forgive