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The coach was lenient about a small mistake.
What does Lenient mean?
Lenient means not very strict.
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Not strict; allowing more freedom or forgiveness than usual.
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A lenient rule gives students more time to finish.
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The teacher was lenient because the class had worked hard all week.
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WordLenient.
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MeaningLenient means not very strict.
ExampleExample: The coach was lenient about a small mistake.
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- lee · nee · uhnt
- Strongest beat
- lee
- Ending
- uhnt
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- Put a little extra energy on lee.
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Lenient word family
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lenient
adjective
lenient
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adverb
leniently
In a not-too-strict way.
noun
leniency
The quality of being lenient.
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