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FORGIVINGLY

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 Dictionary entry overview: What does forgivingly mean? 

FORGIVINGLY (adverb)
  The adverb FORGIVINGLY has 1 sense:

1. with forgiveness; in a forgiving mannerplay

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


 Dictionary entry details 


FORGIVINGLY (adverb)


Sense 1

Meaning:

With forgiveness; in a forgiving manner

Context example:

'Never mind,' she said forgivingly

Antonym:

unforgivingly (without forgiveness; in an unforgiving manner)

Pertainym:

forgiving (inclined or able to forgive and show mercy)


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