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forgiving

/fɔːɡɪvɪŋ/ adjective · British & US
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What does forgiving mean?

adjective

Willing to forgive someone or something for an offense or mistake. Having the ability to forgive easily.

Example

"She was a very forgiving person and always tried to see the best in people."

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