1. (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Forgive.

2. (a.) Disposed to forgive; inclined to overlook offenses; mild; merciful; compassionate; placable; as, a forgiving temper.

accepting benevolent clement compassionate conciliatory easy easygoing forbearant forbearing generous gentle humane kind lax lenient long-suffering longanimous magnanimous merciful mild moderate patient placable soft sparing tender tolerant unresentful unrevengeful