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Forgivingly: meaning, definitions and examples

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forgivingly

[ fərˈɡivɪŋli ]

Adverb

^{Context #1 | Adverb}

used in a forgiving manner

In a forgiving manner; with forgiveness or pardon.

Synonyms

leniently, mercifully, tolerantly.

Which Synonym Should You Choose?

Word	Description / Examples
forgivingly	Use 'forgivingly' when someone shows a kind and understanding attitude after a mistake or wrongdoing. She smiled forgivingly at him after he apologized for being late
mercifully	Use 'mercifully' when someone shows compassion by reducing suffering or punishment. The judge decided to treat the young offender mercifully, giving him community service instead of jail time
leniently	Use 'leniently' when someone is not strict or harsh in enforcing rules or punishments. The teacher graded the students' exams leniently, allowing some small errors to pass
tolerantly	Use 'tolerantly' when someone displays acceptance or patience towards others' beliefs or behaviors, even if they are different from their own. The neighbors listened tolerantly to the loud music since they knew it was a special occasion

Examples of usage

She smiled forgivingly at him.
He spoke to her gently and forgivingly.
The teacher looked at the student forgivingly.

Translations

Translations of the word "forgivingly" in other languages:

🇵🇹 com indulgência

🇮🇳 क्षमाशीलता से

🇩🇪 vergebend

🇮🇩 dengan pemaafan

🇺🇦 прощаючи

🇵🇱 wybaczająco

🇯🇵 寛大に

🇫🇷 avec indulgence

🇪🇸 con indulgencia

🇹🇷 bağışlayarak

🇰🇷 용서하며

🇸🇦 بعفو

🇨🇿 odpouštějící

🇸🇰 odpúšťajúco

🇨🇳 宽恕地

🇸🇮 odpuščajoče

🇮🇸 fyrirgefanlega

🇰🇿 кешіріммен

🇬🇪 მაპატიებლად

🇦🇿 bağışlayaraq

🇲🇽 con indulgencia

Etymology

The adverb 'forgivingly' is derived from the verb 'forgive', which comes from the Old English word 'forgiefan' meaning 'give, grant, allow'. The concept of forgiveness has been an important aspect of human relationships and moral teachings across various cultures and religions throughout history. It reflects the ability to let go of resentment or anger towards someone who has wronged us, and choose compassion and understanding instead.