leniently

see definition of leniently

as inlightly
as inreasonably

Synonyms for leniently

adv gently, effortlessly

Antonyms for leniently

difficultly
roughly
uncarefully
effortfully
heavily

reasonably

adverb. to a moderate degree

Word Origin & History

1650s, "relaxing, soothing," from Middle French lenient, from Latin lenientem (nominative leniens), present participle of lenire "to soften, alleviate, mitigate, allay, calm," from lenis "mild, gentle, calm," probably from PIE root *le- "to leave, yield, let go, slacken" (cf. Lithuanian lenas "quiet, tranquil, tame, slow," Old Church Slavonic lena "lazy," Latin lassus "faint, weary," Old English læt "sluggish, slow," lætan "to leave behind"). Sense of "mild, merciful" (of persons) first recorded 1787. In earlier use was lenitive, attested from early 15c. of medicines, 1610s of persons.

Example Sentences forleniently

How leniently, then, should we deal with those who labor for our pleasure in these capacities!

Thus in every way the Inquisition dealt with him as leniently as they could.

That she should have been treated so leniently and Jeanne so cruelly!

"Just like a fool woman," people say leniently, and are willing to let it pass.

"Well, I don't see why not," agreed the lieutenant, leniently.

"Oh, my dear, engaged people could talk forever," Julia said leniently.

"You have judged that old bear much too leniently," began the professor.

Would that we might all be judged as leniently by future critics!

I don't see how you can speak of it so leniently as you do, Mrs. Bowen.

Dr. Archie swung round in his chair and looked at her, honestly and leniently.

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Synonyms for leniently

Antonyms for leniently

More words related to leniently

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