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CLEMENT
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I. (adjective)
Sense 1
Meaning:
(used of persons or behavior) inclined to show mercy
Example:
a more clement judge reduced the sentence
Classified under:
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:
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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