Forgivably

/fərˈɡɪvəbli/ adverb

Definition

In a manner deserving of forgiveness; understandably or pardonably.

Etymology

From 'forgivable' plus '-ly' adverbial suffix. This allows us to modify verbs or adjectives to indicate that something was done in a forgivable way.

Kelly Says

You might say someone 'forgivably misunderstood the instructions' or 'forgivably lost their temper.' The word acknowledges that while something wrong happened, the circumstances make it understandable—it's a gentler way of admitting fault.

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