forgiving

/fərˈɡɪvɪŋ/
adjective
  1. Willing to forgive; not holding a grudge.
    • He tried to be forgiving even though his brother had lied to him.
    • A forgiving attitude can make it easier to move past disagreements.
    • My grandmother is a very forgiving person who always gives people a second chance.
  2. Describing something that is lenient or allows for mistakes, such as a tool, material, or environment.
    • The beginner's yoga class is forgiving and doesn't require perfect form.
    • This clay is very forgiving and can be reshaped many times before it hardens.
    • A forgiving camera setting lets you take good photos even in low light.
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