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FORGIVABLY

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 Dictionary entry overview: What does forgivably mean? 

FORGIVABLY (adverb)
  The adverb FORGIVABLY has 1 sense:

1. in an excusable manner or to an excusable degreeplay

  Familiarity information: FORGIVABLY used as an adverb is very rare.


 Dictionary entry details 


FORGIVABLY (adverb)


Sense 1

Meaning:

In an excusable manner or to an excusable degree

Synonyms:

excusably; forgivably; pardonably

Context example:

he was excusably late

Antonym:

unforgivably (in an unpardonable manner or to an unpardonable degree)

Pertainym:

forgivable (easily excused or forgiven)


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