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forgivingly

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/fərˈɡɪvɪŋli/ · for-giv-ing-ly

In a manner that shows forgiveness or is characterized by forgiveness.

Meanings

adverbformal

In a manner that shows forgiveness or is characterized by forgiveness.

ایسے انداز سے جو معافی یا معافی کے خصلت کا مظاہرہ کرتا ہو۔

معاف کرنے کے انداز میں

maaf karne ke andaaz mein

Synonyms

pardoninglymercifullylenientlyرحم دلی سےمعاف کرنے کے انداز سےنرمی سے

Antonyms

unforgivinglyharshlyseverelyبے رحمسختی سےمعاف نہ کرنے کے انداز میں

Common Collocations

  • forgivingly accept
  • act forgivingly towards someone
  • speak forgivingly

Example Sentences

She forgave him forgivingly after their argument.

اس نے اپنے جھگڑے کے بعد اسے معاف کرنے کے انداز میں معاف کر دیا۔

Us ne apne jhagray ke baad use maaf karne ke andaaz mein maaf kar diya.

He spoke forgivingly about the mistakes of others.

اس نے دوسروں کی غلطیوں کے بارے میں معاف کرنے کے انداز میں بات کی۔

Us ne doosron ki ghaltiyon ke bare mein maaf karne ke andaaz mein baat ki.

She treated him forgivingly, despite his flaws.

اس نے اس کے عیبوں کے باوجود اسے معاف کرنے کے انداز میں برتاؤ کیا۔

Us ne us ke aiboon ke bawajood use maaf karne ke andaaz mein bartao kiya.

Easily Confused With

forgiving:The word 'forgivingly' is an adverb, describing the manner of forgiveness, while 'forgiving' is an adjective describing someone with a forgiving nature.

Word Family

forgive
verbمعاف کرنا
forgiveness
nounمعافی
forgiving
adjectiveمعاف کرنے والا

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Forgive = For + Gently, because you need to be gentle when you forgive.

Imagine a person hugging someone they have forgiven.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

محبت میں نہیں ہے فرق جینے اور مرنے کا، اسی کو دیکھ کر جیتے ہیں، جسے دیکھ کر مر جائیں۔

Mohabbat mein nahi hai farq jeene aur marne ka, usi ko dekh kar jeete hain, jise dekh kar mar jayein.

In love, there is no difference between living and dying; we live seeing the one for whom we would die.

Mirza Ghalib, Unverified

* Poetry attribution is AI-generated and may require verification.

🗣️ Urdu Proverb

خطا معاف کی جاتی ہے

Khata maaf ki jati hai

Mistakes are forgiven.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Old English "forgiefan" — to give, to grant

First known use: 14th century

The word 'forgivingly' comes from the adjective 'forgiving', which itself derives from the verb 'forgive'. The adverbial form is used to describe the manner of an action that involves pardon or mercy.