Leniently: meaning, definitions and examples
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leniently
[ ˈliː.ni.ənt.li ]
used in a lenient manner
In a lenient manner; with tolerance or indulgence.
Synonyms
indulgently, lenient, tolerantly
Examples of usage
- He deals leniently with the children's mistakes.
- She was treated leniently by the judge.
Translations
Translations of the word "leniently" in other languages:
🇵🇹 indulgentemente
🇮🇳 उदारता से
🇩🇪 nachsichtig
🇮🇩 dengan lunak
🇺🇦 поблажливо
🇵🇱 pobłażliwie
🇯🇵 寛大に
🇫🇷 avec indulgence
🇪🇸 indulgentemente
🇹🇷 hoşgörüyle
🇰🇷 관대하게
🇸🇦 بتساهل
🇨🇿 shovívavě
🇸🇰 zhovievavo
🇨🇳 宽容地
🇸🇮 popustljivo
🇮🇸 mildilega
🇰🇿 мейірімділікпен
🇬🇪 შემწყნარებლურად
🇦🇿 mərhəmətlə
🇲🇽 indulgentemente
Word origin
The word 'leniently' is derived from the adjective 'lenient,' which comes from the Latin word 'lenient-' meaning 'to soften, alleviate.' The concept of leniency has been present in various societies throughout history, as a way to show mercy or understanding. The adverb form 'leniently' has been used in the English language to describe actions or behaviors that are tolerant, forgiving, or not strict.