forgivable

/fə'givəbl/

Thân thiện

The mistake was small and forgivable.

Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Easily excused or pardoned; deserving of forgiveness: Describes an action, mistake, or offense that is not considered serious and can be readily forgiven or understood.

Usage

The adjective "forgivable" is used to describe a fault, error, or transgression that is minor enough to warrant pardon. It often implies that while a mistake was made, it was understandable given the circumstances and does not merit lasting blame or resentment.

Examples

• As an adjective:

Advanced Usage

• "All too forgivable": A phrase used to emphasize that a mistake is very understandable, often because it is a common human failing.

Variants and Related Words

• Forgive (verb): To stop feeling angry or resentful toward someone for an offense, flaw, or mistake.
• Forgiveness (noun): The action or process of forgiving or being forgiven.
• Unforgivable (adjective): The opposite; describing an act that is so bad it cannot be forgiven.

Synonyms

• Pardonable: Capable of being forgiven or excused.
• Excusable: Justifiable; able to be forgiven.
• Venial (formal): Denoting a sin or fault that is minor and therefore pardonable. (This is the synonym used in the provided reference definition: "a venial error").

Antonyms

• Unforgivable
• Inexcusable
• Unpardonable

Related Idioms and Phrases

• A forgivable sin: Often used humorously or lightly to refer to a minor personal shortcoming or preference.

Học thuật

Adjective

1. easily excused or forgiven
   • a venial error

Từ đồng nghĩa

• excusable
• venial