lenient
/ˈliːni.ənt/adjective
Lax; not strict; tolerant of dissent or deviation.
Example sentence
- “The standard is fairly lenient, so use your discretion.”
Featured as word of the day on April 30, 2028.
Related words
lessonA section of learning or teaching into which a wider learning content is divided.lendTo allow to be used by someone temporarily, on condition that it or its equivalent will be returned.lethalAny weapon that causes death.leisureFree time, time free from work or duties.lethargicSluggish, slow.legacyMoney or property bequeathed to someone in a will.