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LENIENT

(adj.sat, noun, adj.)

Definitions

There are 5 meanings of the word Lenient.

How to pronounce lenient:

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Lenient - as an adjective satellite

Tolerant or lenient

Example: "Indulgent parents risk spoiling their children"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
indulgentsoft

Not strict

Example: "An easy teacher"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
easy

Characterized by tolerance and mercy

Lenient - as a noun

A lenitive; an emollient.

Lenient - as an adjective

Lax; not strict; tolerant of dissent or deviation

Example: "The standard is fairly lenient, so use your discretion."

Example Sentences

"The judge was lenient and gave the first-time offender a light sentence."
"My parents are usually lenient with my curfew as long as I let them know ahead of time."
"The lenient teacher allowed the students to hand in their assignments a day late."
"Despite the strict rules, the supervisor was surprisingly lenient about employees taking breaks."
"The school is known for its lenient dress code, allowing students to wear casual clothes."
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Word Game Points

Is LENIENT a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, lenient is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

LENIENT has a SCRABBLE points total of 7.

Is LENIENT a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, lenient is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
LENIENT has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 10.

Is LENIENT a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, lenient is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
LENIENT has a WORDFEUD points total of 7.

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