LENIENT


Meaning of LENIENT in English

[ 'li:nɪənt ]

■ adjective

1》 merciful or tolerant.

2》 archaic mild or soothing.

Derivatives

lenience noun

leniency noun

~ly adverb

Origin

C17: from L. ~- , lenire 'soothe', from lenis 'mild, gentle'.

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