leniently (Meaning)
leniently (r)
in a permissively lenient manner
leniently (adv.)
In a lenient manner.
Synonyms & Antonyms of leniently
Synonyms:
- benevolently
- humanely
- softly
- kindly
- sympathetically
- mildly
- clemently
- tenderly
- compassionately
- considerately
- graciously
- lovingly
- tolerantly
- cordially
Antonyms:
- obdurately
- inhumanely
- unsparingly
- unmercifully
- viciously
- savagely
- mercilessly
- unfeelingly
- insensitively
- ruthlessly
- inhumanely
- pitilessly
- viciously
- abusively
- abusively
- uncharitably
- callously
- tyrannically
- unmercifully
- insensately
- uncharitably
- insensitively
- inhumanly
- inhumanly
- unfeelingly
- tyrannically
- insensately
- heartlessly
- unsparingly
- savagely
- heartlessly
- callously
- mercilessly
- ruthlessly
- obdurately
- pitilessly
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.
gently,lightly, benevolently, humanely, softly, kindly, sympathetically, mildly, clemently, tenderly
hardly, brutally, oppressively, roughly, severely, roughly, hard, ill, ill, sternly
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.
