Definition

Not strict or harsh; willing to be forgiving or easygoing.

Example

The teacher was lenient with the students who were late to class.

Comparatives & Superlatives

Conversation

I really like how lenient the new teacher is with deadlines.

Yeah, it makes things so much less stressful for everyone.

I wish all my teachers were that lenient in the past.

Same here! It would have made school a lot more enjoyable.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Lenient → It is derived from the Latin 'lenis' (meaning soft or mild) and the suffix '-ent' (indicating an adjective). The word 'lenient' describes a quality of being mild or forgiving in judgment or punishment.

Memory Tip

Think of 'soft' ('lenis') to remember that 'lenient' means being mild or forgiving.

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