Forgivingly

Forgivingly
Forgiving For*giv"ing, a. Disposed to forgive; inclined to overlook offenses; mild; merciful; compassionate; placable; as, a forgiving temper. -- {For*giv"ing*ly}, adv. -- {For*giv"ing*ness}, n. --J. C. Shairp. [1913 Webster]

The Collaborative International Dictionary of English. 2000.

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  • forgiving — forgivingly, adv. forgivingness, n. /feuhr giv ing/, adj. 1. disposed to forgive; indicating forgiveness: a forgiving soul; a forgiving smile. 2. tolerant: The mountain is not forgiving of inexperienced climbers. [1680 90; FORGIVE + ING2] * * * …   Universalium

  • forgiving — adjective Date: 1623 1. willing or able to forgive 2. allowing room for error or weakness < designed to be a forgiving tennis racquet > • forgivingly adverb • forgivingness noun …   New Collegiate Dictionary

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