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leni

soft

Related forms: leni · 3 words in this dictionary

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3 words

Not as strict as expected when punishing someone or when making sure that rules are obeyed.

leni+ent

Shared component: leni · soft

The quality of being more merciful or tolerant than expected or required.

leni+ency

Shared component: leni · soft

in a way that is not as strict or severe as expected when punishing someone or when making sure rules are obeyed

leni+ent+ly

Shared component: leni · soft