Synonyms of clement
23 similar words · 4 opposite words
Another word for clement is soft-handed. Other synonyms of clement are lax, relaxed, merciful, lenient and indulgent. The opposite of clement is inclement.
Synonyms and similar words for clement
adjectiveLenient or merciful; charitable.
- lenientLax; not strict; tolerant of dissent or deviation.
- mercifulShowing mercy.
- relentfulMerciful, forbearing.
- easygoingCalm, relaxed, casual and informal.
- forbearingCharacterized by patience and indulgence; long-suffering.
- indulgentDisposed or prone to indulge, humor, gratify, or yield to one's own or another's desires, etc., or to be compliant...
- laxLenient and allowing for deviation; not strict.
- loose-handedLenient, permissive.
- permissiblePermissive.
- permissiveGiving permission, or predisposed to give it; lenient.
- relaxedMade more lenient; less strict; lax.
- remissfulInclined to remit punishment; clement, lenient.
- safe slangLenient, usually describing a teacher that is easy-going.
- softEasy-going, lenient, not strict; permissive.
- soft-handedGentle; permissive; lenient; slow to enforce discipline.
- merciedTempered by mercy; merciful.
- ruthfulFull of ruth or pity; merciful; compassionate.
- merciable obsoleteMerciful.
- pitiful archaicFeeling pity; merciful.
Opposite of clement
adjectiveLenient or merciful; charitable.
adjectiveMild (said of weather and similar circumstances).
Meaning of clement
- adjective Lenient or merciful; charitable.
- adjective Mild (said of weather and similar circumstances).
clement in other languages
Questions about synonyms of clement
- What is another word for clement?
- Clement has 23 synonyms on Word.ws, such as soft-handed, lax, relaxed, merciful, lenient, indulgent, permissive and permissible.
- What is the opposite of clement?
- The opposite of clement is inclement. Other antonyms of clement are merciless.
- What does clement mean?
- Clement means lenient or merciful; charitable.
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