leniently (Meaning)
leniently (r)
in a permissively lenient manner
leniently (adv.)
In a lenient manner.
Synonyms & Antonyms of leniently
Synonyms:
- mildly
- compassionately
- tenderly
- humanely
- sympathetically
- graciously
- lovingly
- kindly
- softly
- clemently
- tolerantly
- benevolently
- cordially
- considerately
Antonyms:
- heartlessly
- insensitively
- callously
- ruthlessly
- unmercifully
- abusively
- unsparingly
- unfeelingly
- pitilessly
- tyrannically
- callously
- obdurately
- inhumanly
- ruthlessly
- viciously
- unfeelingly
- mercilessly
- abusively
- uncharitably
- tyrannically
- insensately
- pitilessly
- unsparingly
- uncharitably
- insensately
- unmercifully
- inhumanely
- viciously
- inhumanly
- mercilessly
- savagely
- insensitively
- obdurately
- inhumanely
- savagely
- heartlessly
leniently Sentence Examples
- The judge leniently sentenced the first-time offender to community service.
- The teacher leniently graded the students' test papers, allowing for minor errors.
- The boss leniently reprimanded the employee for a minor mistake, giving them a second chance.
- The parents leniently punished their child, hoping to encourage positive behavior in the future.
- The coach leniently enforced the team rules, giving the players some leeway.
- The supervisor leniently reviewed the employee's performance, acknowledging their overall good work.
- The landlord leniently extended the tenant's rent payment deadline, understanding their financial difficulties.
- The doctor leniently prescribed antibiotics, hoping to avoid unnecessary side effects.
- The police leniently handled the small-scale protest, prioritizing dialogue over confrontation.
- The professor leniently marked the final exam, giving the students a fair opportunity to pass.
FAQs About the word leniently
in a permissively lenient mannerIn a lenient manner.
lightly, gently, mildly, compassionately, tenderly, humanely, sympathetically, graciously, lovingly, kindly
severely, brutally, hardly, harshly, stiffly, sternly, oppressively, severely, roughly, roughly
The judge leniently sentenced the first-time offender to community service.
The teacher leniently graded the students' test papers, allowing for minor errors.
The boss leniently reprimanded the employee for a minor mistake, giving them a second chance.
The parents leniently punished their child, hoping to encourage positive behavior in the future.
