LENIENT


Meaning of LENIENT in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈlē-nē-ənt, -nyənt ]

adjective

Etymology: Latin lenient-, leniens, present participle of lenire to soften, soothe, from lenis soft, mild; probably akin to Lithuanian lėnas tranquil — more at let

Date: 1652

1. : exerting a soothing or easing influence : relieving pain or stress

2. : of mild and tolerant disposition ; especially : indulgent

• le·nient·ly adverb

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