English Synonym Finder

forgiving

Definitions

Disposed to forgive; willing to pardon or excuse offenses.

Tending to allow for errors or mistakes; lenient or merciful.

Not requiring high precision or perfect execution.

Examples

She has a forgiving nature and rarely holds a grudge against those who wrong her.

The forgiving landscape of the valley made it easy for the hikers to navigate the terrain.

After the argument, he was forgiving enough to offer his friend a sincere apology.

Synonyms

merciful lenient compassionate tolerant clement charitable understanding

Antonyms

unforgiving vindictive ruthless vengeful implacable punitive harsh