| a. | 1. | Disposed to forgive; inclined to overlook offenses; mild; merciful; compassionate; placable; |
| Adj. | 1. | forgiving - inclined or able to forgive and show mercy; "a kindly forgiving nature"; "a forgiving embrace to the naughty child" Antonyms: unforgiving - unwilling or unable to forgive or show mercy; "a surly unforgiving old woman" |
| 2. | forgiving - providing absolution Synonyms: absolvitory, exonerative |