Meaning & Definition of word "Forgivable"

Forgivable

/fərˈɡɪvəbl/

adjective:

  • 1. Capable of being forgiven; excusable.
    • Example: His mistake was forgivable given the circumstances.
  • 2. Not deserving of severe punishment or lasting resentment.
    • Example: In the end, we all realized that her actions were forgivable.
  • 3. Relating to faults or wrongdoings that can be overlooked.
    • Example: 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 of forgivable

Meaning: It's all good

Example Sentence: After their argument, he said it's all good, she was forgivable.

Meaning: No sweat

Example Sentence: She told him not to worry about it, it was no sweat—entirely forgivable.