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单词 lenity
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Definition of lenity in English:

lenity

noun ˈlɛnɪtiˈlɛnədi
mass nounliterary
  • The quality of being kind or gentle.

    a smile crossed her face, but this unexpected lenity was short-lived

Origin

Late Middle English: from Old French lenite, or from Latin lenitas, from lenis 'gentle'.

Rhymes

obscenity, serenity
 
 

Definition of lenity in US English:

lenity

nounˈlɛnədiˈlenədē
literary
  • Kindness; gentleness.

    a smile crossed her face, but this unexpected lenity was short-lived

Origin

Late Middle English: from Old French lenite, or from Latin lenitas, from lenis ‘gentle’.

 
 
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