Synonyms and antonyms of Words used to describe someone who is forgiving or understanding in American Thesaurus

forgiving (adjective)

willing to forget bad feelings toward someone who has offended or harmed you

understanding (adjective)

willing to forgive other people or be sympathetic because you understand how they feel

indulgent (adjective)

treating someone with kindness, especially when you should be strict

magnanimous (adjective)

formal willing to forgive people, or willing to be kind and fair

merciful (adjective)

mainly literary showing kindness toward someone, even when other people might punish or be cruel to them

forgiving (adjective)

not causing a major problem if you make a mistake

forbearing (adjective)

formal polite, calm, and patient in difficult situations

clement (adjective)

formal forgiving someone who has done something wrong although you have the power to punish them severely