forgiving

forgiving is a 9-letter English word with 4 senses as adjective in the JumbleFix dictionary. One common meaning is: of Forgive. Face value is 17 in Scrabble and 21 in Words With Friends. Use the entries below when you need a playable sense, a nearby word, or another arrangement of the same letters.

9 letters · Scrabble 17 · Words With Friends 21 · 4 senses

Definitions

1. present participle. of Forgive
2. adjective. Disposed to forgive; inclined to overlook offenses; mild; merciful; compassionate; placable; as, a forgiving temper.
3. adjective. providing absolution

   Synonyms: absolvitory, exonerative

4. adjective. inclined or able to forgive and show mercy

   "a kindly forgiving nature"

   "a forgiving embrace to the naughty child"

Synonyms

absolvitory, exonerative

Common word forms

forgive, forgivingly, forgivingness

Words from these letters

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