lenient

IPA: ɫˈiniʌnt

noun

  • (medicine) A lenitive; an emollient.

adjective

  • Lax; not strict; tolerant of dissent or deviation
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Examples of "lenient" in Sentences

  • The teacher was quite lenient with the late assignment, allowing the student to turn it in a day after the deadline
  • The judge decided to be lenient on the first-time offender, giving them a lighter sentence
  • The company had a lenient policy when it came to dress code, allowing employees to wear casual clothes to work
  • The parents were lenient with their children's curfew, letting them stay out a little later than usual
  • The coach was known for being lenient with his team, understanding that everyone makes mistakes

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