a. Disposed to forgive; inclined to overlook offenses; mild; merciful; compassionate; placable; as, a forgiving temper.
-- For*giv"ing*ly, adv. -- For*giv"ing*ness, n. J. C. Shairp. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. a tendency to be kind and forgiving. Syn. -- kindness. [ WordNet 1.5 ]