Forgiving

Pronunciation: /fərˈɡɪvɪŋ/

Definitions of forgiving

adjective showing a willingness to forgive; merciful

Example Sentences

A1 She is very forgiving and always quick to forgive others for their mistakes.

A2 The forgiving nature of the teacher allowed the students to learn from their errors without fear of judgment.

B1 Being forgiving can lead to stronger relationships and a more positive outlook on life.

B2 His forgiving attitude towards his coworkers helped create a harmonious work environment.

C1 The forgiving nature of the community helped heal old wounds and move forward towards reconciliation.

C2 Her forgiving spirit was evident in how she handled even the most difficult situations with grace and compassion.

Examples of forgiving in a Sentence

formal Being forgiving is an important quality to have in any professional setting.

informal She's really forgiving when it comes to mistakes at work.

slang I can't believe how forgiving he is with his friends' antics.

figurative The forgiving nature of the ocean allows ships to sail safely through its waters.

Grammatical Forms of forgiving

• past tense: forgave
• plural: forgiving
• comparative: more forgiving
• superlative: most forgiving
• present tense: forgive
• future tense: will forgive
• perfect tense: have forgiven
• continuous tense: is forgiving
• singular: forgiving
• positive degree: forgiving
• infinitive: to forgive
• gerund: forgiving
• participle: forgiven

Origin and Evolution of forgiving

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'forgiving' originated from the Old English word 'forgiefan' which means to give up, remit, grant, pardon. It is derived from the Proto-Germanic word 'fagifan'

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'forgiving' has evolved to encompass not only the act of pardoning or granting forgiveness, but also the attitude of being understanding and compassionate towards others' mistakes or wrongdoings.