lenient
Translation
lenient, merciful, indulgent
Examples
The teacher was lenient with the students.
The teacher was lenient with the students.
He received a lenient sentence from the judge.
He received a lenient sentence from the judge.
Grammar Patterns
lenient ((with/towards sb.)) being merciful with someone The parents were too lenient with their child.
a lenient ((punishment/sentence)) a mild punishment or sentence She received a lenient punishment for the crime.
Similar Words
Synonyms: merciful, indulgent, forgiving; Antonyms: strict, severe, harsh
Etymology
From Latin 'lenis' meaning 'soft, mild'.
Memory Tips
Sounds like 'lean'. A lenient person 'leans' towards being kind rather than strict.