What does lenient mean?
Lenient means Lax; not strict; tolerant of dissent or deviation..
Lenient
/ˈliːni.ənt/ · adjective
Meaning
Lax; not strict; tolerant of dissent or deviation..
Definitions by Sense
- Lax; not strict; tolerant of dissent or deviation.
- (medicine) A lenitive; an emollient.
Example Sentences
The standard is fairly lenient, so use your discretion.
But in other points, as well as this, I was growing very lenient to my master; I was forgetting all his faults, for which I had once kept a sharp look-out. It had formerly been my endeavour to study all sides of his character; to take the bad with the good; and from the just weighing of both, to form an equitable judgment. Now I saw no bad.
Synonyms for lenient
Antonyms for lenient
Related Words
Word Forms
- more lenient
- most lenient
- lenients
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for lenient?
Common synonyms include clement, easygoing, forbearing, indulgent.
What is the opposite of lenient?
Possible antonyms include despotic, draconian, heavy-handed, severe.
How do you use lenient in a sentence?
The standard is fairly lenient, so use your discretion.
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