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    lenient
    /ˈliːnɪənt/

    adjective

    • 1. (of a punishment or person in authority) more merciful or tolerant than expected: "in the view of the Court the sentence was too lenient"
    • 2. mild or soothing; emollient. archaic

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishLENIENT | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    LENIENT definition: 1. not as severe or strong in punishment or judgment as would be expected: 2. not as severe or…. Learn more.

  3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › lenientLenient Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    The meaning of LENIENT is of mild and tolerant disposition or effect : not harsh, severe, or strict. How to use lenient in a sentence. Did you know?

  4. www.dictionary.com › browse › lenientLENIENT Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    Lenient definition: agreeably tolerant; permissive; indulgent. See examples of LENIENT used in a sentence.

  5. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryLENIENT | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

    LENIENT meaning: 1. not as severe or strong in punishment or judgment as would be expected: 2. not as severe or…. Learn more.

  6. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › lenientLenient - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

    If you're not overly strict, and you show tolerance and mercy when someone does something wrong, you're being lenient. Lenient means tolerant or relaxed, and is usually used when we’re talking about someone’s attitude toward discipline.

  7. www.thefreedictionary.com › lenientLenient - definition of lenient by The Free Dictionary

    Define lenient. lenient synonyms, lenient pronunciation, lenient translation, English dictionary definition of lenient. adj. 1. Inclined not to be harsh or strict; merciful or indulgent: lenient parents.

  8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishlenient adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

    Definition of lenient adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

  9. www.yourdictionary.com › lenientLenient Definition & Meaning | YourDictionary

    Lenient Definition. lēnē-ənt, lēnyənt. Meanings. Synonyms. Sentences. Definition Source. Word Forms. Origin. Adjective. Noun. Filter. adjective. Inclined not to be harsh or strict; merciful or indulgent. Lenient parents. American Heritage. Not harsh or severe in disciplining, punishing, judging, etc.; mild; merciful; clement. Webster's New World.

  10. www.collinsdictionary.com › us › dictionaryLENIENT definition in American English | Collins English...

    (liniənt , linyənt ) adjective. When someone in authority is lenient, they are not as strict or severe as expected. He believes the government already is lenient with drug traffickers. Synonyms: merciful, sparing, gentle, forgiving More Synonyms of lenient. leniently adverb [ADV after v]

  11. en.wiktionary.org › wiki › lenientlenient - Wiktionary, the free dictionary

    Jun 27, 2024 · lenient ( comparative more lenient, superlative most lenient) Lax; not strict; tolerant of dissent or deviation. The standard is fairly lenient, so use your discretion.