Definition & Meaning of "lenient"in English

lenient

(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

domain

behavior, authority, judgment

Examples

The lenient teacher allowed students extra time to complete assignments if they had valid reasons for delays.

allowing behavior without strict control

Examples

They thought her too lenient with the children.

not strict or severe in standards, punishment, or conditions

Examples

The court gave a lenient sentence.

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