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Word entry · 7 letters

lenient

Best crossword clue

"Not strict"

7 letters · collected on this word page

7 lettersPronunciation /ˈliːni.ənt/Part of speech adjectiveSorted eeilnntStarts with LEnds with T1 cluesCommon crossword word
1L2E3N4I5E6N7T

Definitions

  1. characterized by tolerance and mercy

Word origin

From Middle French lénient, from Latin lēniēns (whence -i- + -ent), present participle of lēnīre (“to soften, soothe”), from lēnis (“soft”).

Used in a sentence

  • The standard is fairly lenient, so use your discretion.

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