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forgiving

/fərˈɡɪvɪŋ/
for · giv · ing fər · ˈɡɪv · ɪŋ
English Definition
adj. willing to forgive; not holding a grudge
中文释义
宽容的,容易原谅的
Significado en Español
indulgente, perdonador
한국어 뜻
관대한, 용서하는
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
khoan dung, dễ tha thứ
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Example Sentence

She has a kind and forgiving nature.

她天性善良宽容。

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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Select the best synonym for the word “forgiving”:

  1. A lenient
  2. B vengeful
  3. C resentful
  4. D spiteful
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A — lenient. “forgiving” means adj. willing to forgive; not holding a grudge

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

Her kind, ______ nature meant that she never held a grudge for very long.

  1. A bitter
  2. B forgiving
  3. C spiteful
  4. D vengeful
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B — forgiving. “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.

How do you use “forgiving” in a sentence?

She has a kind and forgiving nature. (她天性善良宽容。)

What are synonyms for “forgiving”?

lenient, merciful, tolerant — all close in meaning to forgiving (adj. willing to forgive; not holding a grudge).

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.

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