Forgivingly: meaning, definitions and examples

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forgivingly

[ fərˈɡivɪŋli ]

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used in a forgiving manner

In a forgiving manner; with forgiveness or pardon.

Synonyms

leniently, mercifully, tolerantly

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

Word origin

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.