Clement
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈklɛmənt/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Clement is an adjective meaning Lenient or merciful; charitable.
Meaning
Lenient or merciful; charitable.
More Meanings
- Mild (said of weather and similar circumstances).
Example Sentences
Your clement sentence they would account pusillanimous.
The earth was still dry and the air was perfectly clement.
The weather is clement, though there was a downpour yesterday and I was obliged to take precautions.
I know you are more clement than vilde^([sic – meaning vile]) men, / Who of their broken Debtors take a third, / A ſixt, a tenth, letting them thriue againe / On their abatement; […]
Synonyms for clement
Depending on context, synonyms include lenient, merciful, relentful, easygoing, forbearing, indulgent.
Antonyms for clement
Common opposites include inclement, merciless, unclement, foul.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include mild, lenient, balmy, merciful, compassionate, gentle.
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