ALL meanings of lenient
le·ni·ent
L l - noun lenient (of punishment or a person in authority) permissive, merciful, or tolerant. 1
- adjective lenient agreeably tolerant; permissive; indulgent: He tended to be lenient toward the children. More lenient laws encouraged greater freedom of expression. 1
- adjective lenient Archaic. softening, soothing, or alleviative. 1
- adjective lenient When someone in authority is lenient, they are not as strict or severe as expected. 0
- adjective lenient showing or characterized by mercy or tolerance 0
- adjective lenient caressing or soothing 0
- adjective lenient not harsh or severe in disciplining, punishing, judging, etc.; mild; merciful; clement 0
- adjective lenient soothing 0