forgiving
adjective
for·giv·ing
fər-ˈgi-viŋ 
fȯr-
1
: willing or able to forgive
2
: allowing room for error or weakness
designed to be a forgiving tennis racquet
forgivingly
adverb
forgivingness
noun
Examples of forgiving in a Sentence
a person with a forgiving nature
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The middle portion of the Western Conference standings is a forgiving place.
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Anthony Slater, The Athletic, 20 Jan. 2025
Appearing in pre-recorded hologram, the parents shared their deep worry, and promised open forgiving arms, if the kids can return home.
—Matt Webb Mitovich, TVLine, 7 Jan. 2025
Warmer, softer, more forgiving LED options are leading the charge.
—Jodi Gonzalez, Southern Living, 3 Jan. 2025
The two-piece set has a casual V-neck top and wide-leg pants, showcasing a forgiving elastic waistband that's perfectly stretchy for kicking back in a plane seat or cabin lounge.
—Jean Chen Smith, Travel + Leisure, 6 Dec. 2024
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Anthony Slater, The Athletic, 20 Jan. 2025
Appearing in pre-recorded hologram, the parents shared their deep worry, and promised open forgiving arms, if the kids can return home.
—Matt Webb Mitovich, TVLine, 7 Jan. 2025
Warmer, softer, more forgiving LED options are leading the charge.
—Jodi Gonzalez, Southern Living, 3 Jan. 2025
The two-piece set has a casual V-neck top and wide-leg pants, showcasing a forgiving elastic waistband that's perfectly stretchy for kicking back in a plane seat or cabin lounge.
—Jean Chen Smith, Travel + Leisure, 6 Dec. 2024
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“Forgiving.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/forgiving. Accessed 24 Jan. 2025.
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