adjective
- not strict in punishing wrongdoing or in demanding exact conformity to rules
Examples
- The teacher was lenient with students who turned in their homework late.
- The judge gave a lenient sentence to the first-time offender.
- Parents who are too lenient may struggle with discipline issues.
- The company has a lenient policy regarding sick days.
- She hoped the grading would be lenient on the difficult exam.
- The coach was lenient about missing practice due to illness.