What does remissful mean?
Remissful means Inclined to remit punishment; clement, lenient..
Remissful
Pronunciation varies by accent · adjective
Meaning
Inclined to remit punishment; clement, lenient..
Example Sentences
[T]he heauens in their remisfull doome, / Tooke thoſe beſt lou'd from vvorſer dayes to come.
Synonyms for remissful
Antonyms for remissful
Related Words
Word Forms
- more remissful
- most remissful
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for remissful?
Common synonyms include easygoing, lax, soft-handed, clement.
What is the opposite of remissful?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use remissful in a sentence?
[T]he heauens in their remisfull doome, / Tooke thoſe beſt lou'd from vvorſer dayes to come.
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