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CLEMENT

Pronunciation (US):

(GB):

 I. (adjective) 

Sense 1

Meaning:

(used of persons or behavior) inclined to show mercy

Example:

a more clement judge reduced the sentence

Classified under:

Adjectives

Similar:

lenient (characterized by tolerance and mercy)

Also:

merciful (showing or giving mercy)

Antonym:

inclement (used of persons or behavior; showing no clemency or mercy)

Derivation:

clemency (leniency and compassion shown toward offenders by a person or agency charged with administering justice)

Sense 2

Meaning:

(of weather or climate) physically mild

Example:

clement weather

Classified under:

Adjectives

Similar:

balmy; mild; soft (mild and pleasant)

Also:

temperate ((of weather or climate) free from extremes; mild; or characteristic of such weather or climate)

Antonym:

inclement ((of weather or climate) severe)

Derivation:

clemency (good weather with comfortable temperatures)

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