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lenient
01
(of a person) tolerant, flexible, or relaxed in enforcing rules or standards, often forgiving and understanding toward others
Grammatical Information
Composition
Simple
qualitative
Superlative
most lenient
Comparative
more lenient
gradable
Examples
The lenient teacher allowed students extra time to complete assignments if they had valid reasons for delays.
02
allowing behavior without strict control
Examples
They thought her too lenient with the children.
03
not strict or severe in standards, punishment, or conditions
Examples
The court gave a lenient sentence.
Lexical Tree
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