leniently
adjectiveHow many syllables in leniently?
There are 3 syllables in the word leniently.How to pronounce leniently:
Definition of leniently:
- leniently (adjective):
- of mild and tolerant disposition or effect not harsh, severe, or strict
Synonyms for leniently:
benevolently
clemently
compassionately
considerately
cordially
gently
graciously
humanely
kindly
lightly
lovingly
mildly
softly
sympathetically
tenderly
tolerantly
Antonyms for leniently:
affectlessly
barbarously
brutally
callously
compassionlessly
cruelly
fiercely
grimly
hard-heartedly
hardheartedly
hardly
harshly
hatefully
heartlessly
illiberally
implacably
inexorably
inflexibly
inhumanely
inhumanly
insensately
insensitively
intolerantly
meanly
mercilessly
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