forgiving
/fərˈɡɪvɪŋ/
for · giv · ing
fər · ˈɡɪv · ɪŋ
English Definition
adj. willing to forgive; not holding a grudge
Significado en Español
indulgente, perdonador
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
khoan dung, dễ tha thứ
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Select the best synonym for the word “forgiving”:
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A
lenient
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B
vengeful
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C
resentful
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D
spiteful
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A — lenient.
“forgiving” means adj. willing to forgive; not holding a grudge
Common questions about “forgiving”
What does “forgiving” mean?
forgiving — adj. willing to forgive; not holding a grudge. In Chinese: 宽容的，容易原谅的.
How do you pronounce “forgiving”?
forgiving is pronounced /fərˈɡɪvɪŋ/. It breaks into 3 syllables: for · giv · ing.
Is “forgiving” an ISEE Basic-level word?
Yes. forgiving appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
