leniently
leniently · more leniently · most leniently
In a lenient mannerIn a lenient manner.
US/lˈinjəntli/
» He knew himself sufficiently well to judge others leniently.
Meaning
1 sensesIn a lenient manner.
in a permissively lenient manner
Examples
1 sentencesHe knew himself sufficiently well to judge others leniently.
Forms
more leniently, most leniently| Comparative | more leniently Lesson |
|---|---|
| Superlative | most leniently |
regular
Synonyms
1 synonymsClose in meaning
- in a permissively lenient manner:laxly
Word family
2 related wordsRelatedlenient
Derivedunleniently
Lessons for this word
2 lessons- A2Comparatives — Because it has a comparative form
- A2Adverbs of manner — Because it is an -ly adverb