leniently
US /ˈliː.ni.ənt.li/
UK /ˈliː.ni.ənt.li/
1.
in a way that is more merciful or tolerant than expected
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The judge treated the young offender leniently.
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The teacher graded the essays leniently, considering it was their first attempt.
in a way that is more merciful or tolerant than expected