lenient
Translation
lenient, merciful, tolerant
Examples
The judge was lenient with the young offender.
The judge was lenient with the young offender.
Her parents were not very lenient.
Her parents were not very lenient.
Grammar Patterns
((with sb.)) not strict or severe with (sb.) The judge was lenient with the young offender.
Similar Words
Synonyms: merciful, tolerant, forgiving; Antonyms: strict, severe
Etymology
From Latin 'lenis' meaning 'soft, mild'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'leaning' towards being easy on someone, hence being lenient.