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Forgiving Meaning in English

word · lemma: forgive

/fɝˈɡɪvɪŋ/
fur-GI-ving
/fəɡˈɪvɪŋ/
fuh-GI-ving

Definición

Willing to forgive mistakes or offenses; not holding a grudge. Also describes something that is gentle or not strict, such as 'a forgiving schedule'.

Uso & Matices

Describes both people ('a forgiving person') and things/situations ('forgiving exam'). Often paired with 'nature,' 'spirit,' 'heart,' or 'schedule.' Unlike 'tolerant,' 'forgiving' focuses on letting go of past wrongs, not just accepting differences.

Oraciones de Ejemplo

My mother is a very forgiving person.

basic

It's important to be forgiving when others make mistakes.

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Children are often more forgiving than adults.

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He's got such a forgiving heart; he never stays angry for long.

natural

That test was pretty forgiving—even small mistakes didn’t count much.

natural

She’s not very forgiving when it comes to broken promises.

natural