forgiving Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. verb stop blaming or grant forgiveness
    forgive.
    • I forgave him his infidelity
    • She cannot forgive him for forgetting her birthday
  2. verb absolve from payment
    forgive.
    • I forgive you your debt
  3. adjective inclined or able to forgive and show mercy
    • a kindly forgiving nature
    • a forgiving embrace to the naughty child
  4. adjective satellite providing absolution
    exonerative; absolvitory.

WordNet

For*giv"ing adjective
Definitions
  1. 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.

Webster 1913