All forgiving synonyms
for·giv·ing
F f adj forgiving
- lenient — agreeably tolerant; permissive; indulgent: He tended to be lenient toward the children. More lenient laws encouraged greater freedom of expression.
- merciful — full of mercy; characterized by, expressing, or showing mercy; compassionate: a merciful God.
- magnanimous — generous in forgiving an insult or injury; free from petty resentfulness or vindictiveness: to be magnanimous toward one's enemies.
- accepting — amenable; open: She was always more accepting of coaching suggestions than her teammates.
- kind — of a good or benevolent nature or disposition, as a person: a kind and loving person.
adjective forgiving
- forbearing — to refrain or abstain from; desist from.
- sympathetic — characterized by, proceeding from, exhibiting, or feeling sympathy; sympathizing; compassionate: a sympathetic listener.
- tolerant — inclined or disposed to tolerate; showing tolerance; forbearing: tolerant of errors.
- compassionate — If you describe someone or something as compassionate, you mean that they feel or show pity, sympathy, and understanding for people who are suffering.
- understanding — mental process of a person who comprehends; comprehension; personal interpretation: My understanding of the word does not agree with yours.
- sparing — kept in reserve, as for possible use: a spare part.