lenient
Meaning
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Lax; not strict; tolerant of dissent or deviation.
Synonyms
for bearing
non-judgemental
Frequency
Pronounced as (IPA)
/ˈliːni.ənt/
Etymology
From Middle French lénient, from Latin lēniēns, present participle of lēnīre (“to soften, soothe”), from lēnis (“soft”).
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