- present participle of forgive.
forgiving
Example Sentences
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Courts are sometimes more forgiving of burdens on speech when the real focus of a law is conduct, and when any restriction on speech is minor and incidental.
From Slate ● Aug. 28, 2026
Nancy wasn’t as forgiving of her husband’s critics as Henry was.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 27, 2026
Toast is forgiving of this kind of thinking.
From Salon ● Aug. 1, 2026
What they could’ve done instead: Opt for lighter colors that are more forgiving, or get used to sweeping or vacuuming your floors more often.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 1, 2026
They had no way of knowing that there were foster parents and adopting parents who were kind and loving and generous and forgiving.
From "Ruby Holler" by Sharon Creech
