FORGIVING Synonyms: 176 Similar and Opposite Words

forgiving 1 of 2

adjective

Definition of forgiving

as in caring

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as in charitable

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forgiving

2 of 2

verb

present participle of forgive

as in pardoning

to cease to have feelings of anger or bitterness toward it is not easy to forgive those who have hurt us

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as in ignoring

to dismiss as of little importance he has so many good qualities that I guess we can forgive a slight penchant for exaggeration

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Recent Examples of forgiving

Adjective

Its cotton material has been garment-dyed for extra softness and blended with a touch of elastane for a more forgiving fit. — Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 14 Sep. 2026 His past misdemeanours will be stains that will never be completely erased, but boxing is a forgiving sport. — Chris McKenna, New York Times, 10 Sep. 2026

Verb

The technique is simple, the result is visible and the cut list is forgiving. — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 12 Oct. 2026 Telluride’s ski area stretches across more than 2,000 acres, from wide, forgiving groomers to steep chutes and bowls, with the terrain climbing to 12,570 feet. — Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for forgiving

Recent Examples of Synonyms for forgiving

Adjective

Russell Brand‘s wife has told a court that the Despicable Me star was a caring and considerate lover during the period in which he has been accused of rape.

— Jake Kanter, Deadline, 29 Oct. 2026
His friends and relatives described him as a caring, generous man with a booming laugh that could rattle windows.

— Libor Jany, Los Angeles Times, 27 Oct. 2026

Definition of caring

Adjective

How charitable of him to keep his office in the most expensive part of the city--with our money, that is.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 6 Nov. 2026
By supporting charitable giving Life insurance can also help families include charitable giving in their estate plans.

— Dan Avery, CNBC, 6 Nov. 2026

Definition of charitable

Verb

The photos show the president at rallies, pardoning turkeys, at the White House with Christmas decorations, standing with the FIFA trophy, surrounded by flags, flanked by military leaders, outside the Taj Mahal and more.

— Aaron Navarro, CBS News, 29 Sep. 2026
The million-dollar question concerned the Thanksgiving tradition of the president pardoning two turkeys.

— Hilary Lewis, HollywoodReporter, 30 July 2026

Definition of pardoning

Adjective

Communities become more inclusive, compassionate, and connected.

— Jeffrey Zirulnick, Sun Sentinel, 3 Nov. 2026
Gentle parenting has become a buzzword on social media, often presented as a calm, connected, and compassionate alternative to traditional discipline.

— Alex Vance, Parents, 25 Oct. 2026

Definition of compassionate

Verb

All come with vast mesmerizing views, some overlooking the lake, others facing the green valley, some have terraces; the lake view royal suite has its own rooftop terrace.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Nov. 2026
The dining room and lounge open to a patio overlooking a heated in-ground pool and cabana.

— Kaitlyn Keegan, Hartford Courant, 7 Nov. 2026

Definition of overlooking

Adjective

Seems like a job for an art-loving, restaurant-owning Italian ambassador, Tilman Fertitta!

— Nate Freeman, Vanity Fair, 6 Nov. 2026
That Stewart’s daughter serves as executive producer provides a clue that Jimmy will be a loving tribute rather than a warts-and-all biopic.

— Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 5 Nov. 2026