English adjective: forgiving | |||
1. | forgiving inclined or able to forgive and show mercy | ||
Samples | A kindly forgiving nature. A forgiving embrace to the naughty child. | ||
Similar | kind, tolerant, unvindictive | ||
Antonyms | unforgiving | ||
2. | forgiving providing absolution | ||
Synonyms | absolvitory, exonerative | ||
Similar | exculpatory | ||
Antonyms | inculpative, inculpatory | ||