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lenient
01
(of a person) tolerant, flexible, or relaxed in enforcing rules or standards, often forgiving and understanding toward others
Example
The lenient teacher allowed students extra time to complete assignments if they had valid reasons for delays.
The lenient parent often overlooked minor misbehavior and preferred to guide their child with patience rather than harsh punishment.
Despite the seriousness of the offense, the judge opted for a lenient sentence, considering the defendant's remorse and efforts towards rehabilitation.
02
tolerant or lenient
03
not strict
word family
leni
Verb
lenient
Adjective
leniently
Adverb
