Forgiving (Adjective)
Meaning 1
Providing absolution.
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- Her pastor's words were forgiving, offering a sense of peace and absolution for her past mistakes.
- The mother's embracing nature was comforting, providing a forgiving ear for her child's confessions.
- Forgiving personalities like hers allowed others to open up and share their deepest secrets.
- In the name of the father, the priest spoke forgiving words to ease the congregant's guilt.
- The experience taught her to be more forgiving, to recognize the flaws in herself and others and to grant absolution.
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Meaning 2
Inclined or able to forgive and show mercy; "a kindly forgiving nature"; "a forgiving embrace to the naughty child".
Classification
All adjective clusters.