clement
Lenient or merciful; charitableLenient or merciful; charitable.
» Though autumn gales are less clement than summer zephyrs, they are more exciting.
Хотя осенние ветра не такие мягкие, как летние западные, они более бодрящие.
Meaning
2 sensesLenient or merciful; charitable.
nachsichtig
милосе́рдныйmilosérdnyj, милости́выйmilostívyj, гума́нныйgumánnyj
Mild (said of weather and similar circumstances).
mild
мя́гкийmjáxkij
(of weather or climate) physically mild
Examples
3 sentencesThough autumn gales are less clement than summer zephyrs, they are more exciting.
ruХотя осенние ветра не такие мягкие, как летние западные, они более бодрящие.
Be a little more clement!
deSei ein bisschen gnädiger!
Five year after losing her vision, Clements is back doing what she loves — styling hair.
Translations
2 languagesBy meaning 2
By meaning 2
Origin
From Old French, from Latin clēmēns (“merciful”). Equivalent to clīnō + participial suffixFrom Old French, from Latin clēmēns (“merciful”). Equivalent to clīnō + participial suffix -menos. https://www.etymonline.com/word/clemency
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Forms
more clement, most clement| Comparative | more clement Lesson |
|---|---|
| Superlative | most clement Lesson |
regular
Synonyms
24 synonymsAntonyms
4 antonymsWord family
2 related wordsLessons for this word
2 lessons- A2Comparatives — Because it has a comparative form
- A2Superlatives — Because it has a superlative form