Forgivable

/fərˈɡɪvəbl/

Meaning & Definition

adjective
Capable of being forgiven; excusable.
His mistake was forgivable given the circumstances.
Not deserving of severe punishment or lasting resentment.
In the end, we all realized that her actions were forgivable.
Relating to faults or wrongdoings that can be overlooked.
The team's early season losses were forgivable as they adjusted to new players.

Etymology

From the verb 'forgive' with the suffix '-able' denoting capability.

Common Phrases and Expressions

forgive and forget
To let go of a grievance and not hold it against someone.
no hard feelings
To not have any resentment after a conflict.
water under the bridge
Something that is in the past and not worth worrying about.

Related Words

forgiveness
The act of forgiving someone.
forgive
To cease to feel resentment against someone for an offense or flaw.
forgiven
Past participle of forgive, indicating that forgiveness has been granted.

Slang Meanings

It's all good
After their argument, he said it's all good, she was forgivable.
No sweat
She told him not to worry about it, it was no sweat—entirely forgivable.