Forgiving \For*giv"ing\, a. Disposed to forgive; inclined to overlook offenses; mild; merciful; compassionate; placable; as, a forgiving temper. -- {For*giv"ing*ly}, adv. -- {For*giv"ing*ness}, n. --J. C. Shairp.
forgivingness n : tendency to be kind and forgiving [syn: {kindness}]