clement
/ˈklemənt/adjective
उच्चारण क्लेमन्ट
(मौसम) सुहावना, सौम्य
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formal
(of weather) mild and pleasant
(मौसम) सुहावना, सौम्य
- clement weather
- We enjoyed clement weather throughout our trek in the hills.
- The clement weather made the picnic very pleasant.
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- We hope for clement weather during the festival.
- The valley has a clement climate through most of the year.
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formal
showing kindness to somebody when they are being punished
दयालु, क्षमाशील
- a clement judge
- The clement judge reduced the sentence because the young man had shown sincere regret.
- The court was clement toward the first-time offender.
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- Her clement teacher gave her another chance.
- The king was known for being clement towards his enemies.
Synonyms merciful lenient forgiving compassionate humane
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≈Synonyms and antonyms
?Which word?
Keep the merciful words together: clement, merciful, lenient (not strict in punishing), forbearing, magnanimous (generous to an enemy).
दया के शब्द साथ याद रखिए: clement, merciful, lenient (दंड में कठोर नहीं), forbearing, magnanimous (शत्रु के प्रति उदार)।
§Grammar and usage
The noun clemency means mercy, especially when punishing ('a plea for clemency').
Noun clemency का अर्थ दया है, विशेषकर दंड देते समय ('a plea for clemency')।
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General knowledge
A mercy petition (asking for clemency) can be sent to the President under Article 72.
अनुच्छेद 72 के तहत राष्ट्रपति को दया याचिका (mercy petition) भेजी जा सकती है।