lenient
/ˈliːniənt/adjective
उच्चारण लीनिअन्ट
नरम, (दंड देने में) उदार
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SSC MTS 2023SSC MTS 2021SSC Exams before 2018adjective
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not as strict as expected when punishing somebody or when making sure that rules are obeyed
नरम, (दंड देने में) उदार
- The judge was lenient with him because of his age.
- The teacher was lenient with the latecomers.
- The court was lenient towards first-time offenders.
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- Parents who are too lenient may find it hard to set rules.
- The examiner was lenient about spelling mistakes in the rough work.
Opposite strict
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leniency nounleniently adv.