adverb
- in a manner that shows willingness to forgive or pardon; with forgiveness
Examples
- She looked at him forgivingly despite his repeated mistakes.
- He spoke forgivingly about his former rival's past actions.
- The teacher smiled forgivingly when the student admitted to cheating.
- They treated the offender forgivingly, offering a second chance.
- She reached out forgivingly to repair their broken friendship.
- He accepted the apology forgivingly and moved forward.