lenient — not as strict as expected when punishing someone or when demanding exact conformity to rules
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: not as strict as expected when punishing someone or when demanding exact conformity to rules
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈliːniənt/
Korean meaning: 관대한, 너그러운, 엄격하지 않은
Korean pronunciation: **리**니언트
Example Sentences
- The judge was surprisingly lenient and gave him community service instead of jail time.
- My mom is very lenient about bedtime when my friends sleep over.
- The boss was lenient with dress code during the heatwave - even flip-flops were allowed!
lenient
ADJECTIVE//ˈliːniənt//
not as strict as expected when punishing someone or when demanding exact conformity to rules
The lenient principal forgives the student instead of giving detention
Lee kneels to show mercy - lenient to all!
Being lenient is convenient, making students obedient!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'leniens', the present participle of 'lenire' meaning 'to soften' or 'to make mild', derived from 'lenis' meaning 'soft' or 'mild'.
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📝Examples
“The judge was surprisingly lenient and gave him community service instead of jail time.”
“My mom is very lenient about bedtime when my friends sleep over.”
“The boss was lenient with dress code during the heatwave - even flip-flops were allowed!”
“The university has a lenient policy for late assignments if you have a valid excuse.”
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