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Meaning of the word lenient in English

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lenient

US /ˈliː.ni.ənt/
UK /ˈliː.ni.ənt/
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Adjective

more merciful or tolerant than expected

Example:
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The judge was lenient with the young offender.
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Her parents are very lenient about her curfew.
Synonym:
merciful tolerant forgiving permissive indulgent
Antonym:
strict harsh severe rigorous austere
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leniently