Leniently
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adverb
Quick meaning: Leniently is an adverb meaning In a lenient manner.
Meaning
In a lenient manner.
Example Sentences
With Assyria in full control of the Levantine littoral, Philistia, which was vital to Assyrian political and commercial aspirations, was treated leniently and was awarded “favored nation” status.
Synonyms for leniently
Depending on context, synonyms include laxly.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include laxly, unleniently, lenitively, clemently, tolerantly, gently.
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