Definition of lenient in English:

lenient

adjective ˈliːnɪəntˈliniənt

1(of a punishment or person in authority) more merciful or tolerant than expected.
in the view of the Court the sentence was too lenient
lenient magistrates
Example sentencesExamples
- Many thought this too lenient a punishment for a teenager who had created the world's most prolific computer worms.
- When those convicted are let off with lenient sentences what do people expect?
- Lewis was banned from boxing after his act and for many, that punishment was too lenient.
- Engineering sector lawmaker Raymond Ho said the punishment meted out was too lenient.
- However he has a heart problem which might cause the authorities to impose a much more lenient sentence, it reports.
- Well, it seems Mr Adler's interpretation of that punishment was a little more lenient than the law would prefer.
- If we forgive too easily or grow too lenient in our criminal justice system, we may ignore the genuine harm done.
- To make matters worse, the Criminal Code orders judges to give lenient sentences to Indian criminals.
- He was always easygoing but not too lenient and he was always sweet but not sickeningly mushy.
- It is no wonder labor unions holding illegal protests expect the government to be lenient.
- The 30-month sentence has been criticized by Australia and the United States as too lenient.
- A journalist in Melbourne wrote a column suggesting that a local magistrate was too lenient on criminals.
- Therefore, I will not suspend you this time, but do not expect me to be so lenient with you next time.
- Dance companies are more lenient about tattoos than you might expect, and certainly more so than they once were.
- Academic staff at overseas universities tend to be more lenient towards guest students from developing countries.
- He suggested that leaders on both sides should be more lenient.
- The punishment for a woman is more lenient - she must stay in prison until she reverts, however long it takes.
- The punishment must fit the crime, yet we let magistrates get away with handing out lenient sentences.
- There is no need for them to be lenient, nor are they expected to close their eyes to evil practices.
- Perhaps this is a poor assumption, but if you were ever to be caught, the authorities might be more lenient with you.
Synonyms
merciful, clement, sparing, forgiving, forbearing, tolerant, moderate, charitable, humane, indulgent, easy-going, magnanimous, sympathetic, compassionate, pitying, kind, kindly, kind-hearted, benevolent, gentle
liberal, permissive, soft, soft-hearted
2archaic Mild or soothing; emollient.

Derivatives

leniently

adverb ˈliːnɪəntli

The speed limit is generally leniently enforced, and pilots are often allowed to travel faster to relieve possible congestion on runways.
Example sentencesExamples
- However, Kansas law treats underage heterosexual sex more leniently than underage homosexual sex.
- He said: ‘I have dealt with you as leniently as I can but I must take into account the devastating effect this has had on others.’
- Technically he is out of the 2001 championship, but he is likely to be treated leniently by the Executive at tonight's meeting.
- If women are treated more leniently, it may be that there is a pervasive view that no real harm is done.

Origin

Mid 17th century (in sense 2): from Latin lenient- 'soothing', from the verb lenire, from lenis 'mild, gentle'.

Rhymes

convenient, intervenient, prevenient

Definition of lenient in US English:

lenient

adjectiveˈliniəntˈlēnēənt

1(of punishment or a person in authority) permissive, merciful, or tolerant.
judges were far too lenient with petty criminals
Example sentencesExamples
- Perhaps this is a poor assumption, but if you were ever to be caught, the authorities might be more lenient with you.
- He suggested that leaders on both sides should be more lenient.
- Academic staff at overseas universities tend to be more lenient towards guest students from developing countries.
- If we forgive too easily or grow too lenient in our criminal justice system, we may ignore the genuine harm done.
- When those convicted are let off with lenient sentences what do people expect?
- The 30-month sentence has been criticized by Australia and the United States as too lenient.
- The punishment must fit the crime, yet we let magistrates get away with handing out lenient sentences.
- Dance companies are more lenient about tattoos than you might expect, and certainly more so than they once were.
- The punishment for a woman is more lenient - she must stay in prison until she reverts, however long it takes.
- He was always easygoing but not too lenient and he was always sweet but not sickeningly mushy.
- Many thought this too lenient a punishment for a teenager who had created the world's most prolific computer worms.
- Well, it seems Mr Adler's interpretation of that punishment was a little more lenient than the law would prefer.
- To make matters worse, the Criminal Code orders judges to give lenient sentences to Indian criminals.
- There is no need for them to be lenient, nor are they expected to close their eyes to evil practices.
- It is no wonder labor unions holding illegal protests expect the government to be lenient.
- Therefore, I will not suspend you this time, but do not expect me to be so lenient with you next time.
- However he has a heart problem which might cause the authorities to impose a much more lenient sentence, it reports.
- Lewis was banned from boxing after his act and for many, that punishment was too lenient.
- A journalist in Melbourne wrote a column suggesting that a local magistrate was too lenient on criminals.
- Engineering sector lawmaker Raymond Ho said the punishment meted out was too lenient.
Synonyms
merciful, clement, sparing, forgiving, forbearing, tolerant, moderate, charitable, humane, indulgent, easy-going, magnanimous, sympathetic, compassionate, pitying, kind, kindly, kind-hearted, benevolent, gentle
2archaic Emollient.

Origin

Mid 17th century (in lenient (sense 2)): from Latin lenient- ‘soothing’, from the verb lenire, from lenis ‘mild, gentle’.

单词	lenient
释义	Definition of lenient in English: lenient adjective ˈliːnɪəntˈliniənt 1(of a punishment or person in authority) more merciful or tolerant than expected. in the view of the Court the sentence was too lenient lenient magistrates Example sentencesExamples Many thought this too lenient a punishment for a teenager who had created the world's most prolific computer worms. When those convicted are let off with lenient sentences what do people expect? Lewis was banned from boxing after his act and for many, that punishment was too lenient. Engineering sector lawmaker Raymond Ho said the punishment meted out was too lenient. However he has a heart problem which might cause the authorities to impose a much more lenient sentence, it reports. Well, it seems Mr Adler's interpretation of that punishment was a little more lenient than the law would prefer. If we forgive too easily or grow too lenient in our criminal justice system, we may ignore the genuine harm done. To make matters worse, the Criminal Code orders judges to give lenient sentences to Indian criminals. He was always easygoing but not too lenient and he was always sweet but not sickeningly mushy. It is no wonder labor unions holding illegal protests expect the government to be lenient. The 30-month sentence has been criticized by Australia and the United States as too lenient. A journalist in Melbourne wrote a column suggesting that a local magistrate was too lenient on criminals. Therefore, I will not suspend you this time, but do not expect me to be so lenient with you next time. Dance companies are more lenient about tattoos than you might expect, and certainly more so than they once were. Academic staff at overseas universities tend to be more lenient towards guest students from developing countries. He suggested that leaders on both sides should be more lenient. The punishment for a woman is more lenient - she must stay in prison until she reverts, however long it takes. The punishment must fit the crime, yet we let magistrates get away with handing out lenient sentences. There is no need for them to be lenient, nor are they expected to close their eyes to evil practices. Perhaps this is a poor assumption, but if you were ever to be caught, the authorities might be more lenient with you. Synonyms merciful, clement, sparing, forgiving, forbearing, tolerant, moderate, charitable, humane, indulgent, easy-going, magnanimous, sympathetic, compassionate, pitying, kind, kindly, kind-hearted, benevolent, gentle liberal, permissive, soft, soft-hearted 2archaic Mild or soothing; emollient. Derivatives leniently adverb ˈliːnɪəntli The speed limit is generally leniently enforced, and pilots are often allowed to travel faster to relieve possible congestion on runways. Example sentencesExamples However, Kansas law treats underage heterosexual sex more leniently than underage homosexual sex. He said: ‘I have dealt with you as leniently as I can but I must take into account the devastating effect this has had on others.’ Technically he is out of the 2001 championship, but he is likely to be treated leniently by the Executive at tonight's meeting. If women are treated more leniently, it may be that there is a pervasive view that no real harm is done. Origin Mid 17th century (in sense 2): from Latin lenient- 'soothing', from the verb lenire, from lenis 'mild, gentle'. Rhymes convenient, intervenient, prevenient Definition of lenient in US English: lenient adjectiveˈliniəntˈlēnēənt 1(of punishment or a person in authority) permissive, merciful, or tolerant. judges were far too lenient with petty criminals Example sentencesExamples Perhaps this is a poor assumption, but if you were ever to be caught, the authorities might be more lenient with you. He suggested that leaders on both sides should be more lenient. Academic staff at overseas universities tend to be more lenient towards guest students from developing countries. If we forgive too easily or grow too lenient in our criminal justice system, we may ignore the genuine harm done. When those convicted are let off with lenient sentences what do people expect? The 30-month sentence has been criticized by Australia and the United States as too lenient. The punishment must fit the crime, yet we let magistrates get away with handing out lenient sentences. Dance companies are more lenient about tattoos than you might expect, and certainly more so than they once were. The punishment for a woman is more lenient - she must stay in prison until she reverts, however long it takes. He was always easygoing but not too lenient and he was always sweet but not sickeningly mushy. Many thought this too lenient a punishment for a teenager who had created the world's most prolific computer worms. Well, it seems Mr Adler's interpretation of that punishment was a little more lenient than the law would prefer. To make matters worse, the Criminal Code orders judges to give lenient sentences to Indian criminals. There is no need for them to be lenient, nor are they expected to close their eyes to evil practices. It is no wonder labor unions holding illegal protests expect the government to be lenient. Therefore, I will not suspend you this time, but do not expect me to be so lenient with you next time. However he has a heart problem which might cause the authorities to impose a much more lenient sentence, it reports. Lewis was banned from boxing after his act and for many, that punishment was too lenient. A journalist in Melbourne wrote a column suggesting that a local magistrate was too lenient on criminals. Engineering sector lawmaker Raymond Ho said the punishment meted out was too lenient. Synonyms merciful, clement, sparing, forgiving, forbearing, tolerant, moderate, charitable, humane, indulgent, easy-going, magnanimous, sympathetic, compassionate, pitying, kind, kindly, kind-hearted, benevolent, gentle 2archaic Emollient. Origin Mid 17th century (in lenient (sense 2)): from Latin lenient- ‘soothing’, from the verb lenire, from lenis ‘mild, gentle’.
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