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lenient

The word “lenient” has 3 syllables: le-ni-ent

It's pronounced as /ˈliːniənt/

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In the thesaurus, “lenient” has 65 synonyms and 54 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for lenient along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for lenient

Antonyms for lenient

Meanings of lenient

  • noun
    1. A lenitive; an emollient.
  • adjective
    1. Lax; not strict; tolerant of dissent or deviation.

Example Sentences

  • The teacher was lenient with students who submitted their work late.
  • His parents are quite lenient, allowing him to stay out past midnight.
  • The judge gave a lenient sentence considering the defendant’s remorse.
  • Being too lenient can lead to a lack of discipline.
  • Despite repeated warnings, the manager remained lenient with underperforming staff.

On this page you'll find 119 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to lenient, such as: affable, altruistic, amicable, anticruelty, antihumanitarian, atrocious, attentive.

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