forgiving

(noun, adjective, verb)

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