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leniently

/ˈliːniəntli/
le · ni · ent · ly
Adjective:lenient
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• adverb

1

In a permissive, merciful, or tolerant manner; without harshness or strictness in judgment or punishment.

Example

"Because it was the student's first offense, the principal decided to treat the matter leniently."

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• Nearby Words

lenience
leniency
lenient
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lenin
leningrad
lens

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the adjective 'lenient' (from Latin leniens, present participle of lenire, meaning 'to soften or soothe') combined with the English adverbial suffix '-ly'.

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