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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 manner
Familiarity information: FORGIVINGLY used as an adverb is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
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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