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Superlative for willing to tolerate opinions or behavior that one does not necessarily agree with
“It appears that individuals who are inclined to be more secure in their beliefs and opinions also tend to be less threatened and thus more tolerant of the beliefs of others.”
Superlative for willing to tolerate hardship or pain
“So, we have the prospect of a government with a smaller majority and facing voters who are less likely to be tolerant of economic pain.”
Superlative for willing to accept or agree to something without objection or resistance
“He asserts that when labor leaders realize there will be less money paid into profit-sharing plans, they will be even less tolerant of the new rules.”
Superlative for patient, lenient or understanding of another person's behavior or choices
“The parent appears to be excessively lenient and tolerant of the child's misbehavior.”
Superlative for amiable or kindly in nature or treatment of others
“They are indeed a happy people, as anyone who has traveled with them will know, tolerant and good-humored to a high degree, finding enjoyment in almost anything they do.”
Superlative for generous and tireless with one's contributions of time, money, etc.
Superlative for having or showing a calm attitude towards disappointments or difficulties
Superlative for having an easy-going mood or temperament
Superlative for having a relaxed, friendly, or unofficial style, manner, or nature
Superlative for not strict, tolerant of deviation
Superlative for learned in the ways of civilized society
Superlative for not constrained by traditional or orthodox beliefs or behavior
Superlative for marked by moderate behavior not given to excesses
Superlative for embracing multiple religious beliefs or doctrines simultaneously
(archaic) Superlative for overfamiliar or forward
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