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Definition of clement

clement

/ˈklɛm.ənt/
clem · ent
Adverb:clemently
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clement Lexical Profile

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• adjective

1

(Of weather or climate) mild, pleasant, and free from severe storms or extreme temperatures.

Example

"Thanks to the unusually clement autumn weather, the botanical garden remained open to visitors through late November."

2

(Of a person or their actions) inclined to be merciful, forgiving, and lenient toward offenders.

Example

"The magistrate was known as a clement judge who favored rehabilitation over harsh sentencing for first-time offenders."

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Word Nuance & Usage

"Clement" is markedly less common in modern usage than its direct opposite, "inclement" (most often heard in the phrase "inclement weather").

• Rhymes for clement

• Nearby Words

clematis
clemency
clemens
clement
clementine
clemently
clemenules

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the 15th century from Old French clement, from Latin clemens (stem clement-), meaning "mild, placid, or gentle."

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Clement. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/clement
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