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Definition of «lenient»

The word lenient means showing or tending towards kindness, mercy, and compassion. It describes someone who is easygoing, forgiving, and tolerant in their judgments or decisions. A lenient person is likely to be understanding and patient when dealing with others, often giving second chances or overlooking mistakes. In general, the word "lenient" implies a disposition towards being gentle, generous, and merciful rather than strict, harsh, or punitive.

Usage examples

  1. The teacher was lenient with the students' late assignments, allowing them an extra day to turn them in without penalty.
  2. The manager allowed the employees to have a longer lunch break, showing a lenient attitude towards their work schedule.
  3. The judge was lenient with the first-time offender, giving them a reduced sentence instead of the maximum punishment.
  4. The parents were lenient with their child's curfew, extending it by an hour as a one-time exception.
  5. The referee was lenient with the soccer player, only giving them a warning for a harsh tackle instead of showing them a red card.

Phrases with «lenient»

Sentences with «lenient»

  • The ongoing drop in the card delinquencies is especially significant given that lenders have become somewhat more lenient with the amount of credit they're willing to give to new and current cardholders. (creditcards.com)
  • Most companies have «niches», or specific categories that they're more lenient with on underwriting. (jrcinsurancegroup.com)
  • I can also argue by analogy to the preponderance of evidence floor set not only in federal law, but also in the law of the sister jurisdictions of Maryland and the District of Columbia (but watch out for hostility by some judges towards those jurisdictions, to the extent they might view Maryland and D.C. law as too lenient for criminal defendants). (katzjustice.com)
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