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.
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.