Synonyms for

Clement

Verb / ˈklemʌnt / Another word for clement — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

kind or merciful

Synonyms & similar words

inclement merciful lenient forgiving compassionate mild benevolent gracious indulgent humane tolerant sympathetic soft easygoing charitable patient understanding considerate gentle fair just

Synonyms by register

Formal

mild gentle temperate lenient

Informal

nice kind easygoing

Literary

balmy benign halcyon

Antonyms

harsh severe cruel merciless unkind stern brutal

Common collocations

  • clement weather
  • clement times
  • clement disposition
  • clement sentence
  • clement judge
  • clement air
  • clement nature

Word family

noun clemency
adverb clemently

Usage note

Primarily used to describe weather or a person's temperament, implying mildness and gentleness. Can also refer to a lenient or merciful judgment.

Example sentences

  1. The judge showed clement treatment to the first-time offender.
  2. The clement weather made for a perfect day to go outside.
  3. The clement act of forgiveness brought the two friends back together.
  4. The clement king pardoned the prisoner.
  5. The clement boss gave his employee another chance.

Quotes

  • The quality of mercy is not strain'd; It droppeth as the gentle rain from heaven Upon the place beneath. It is twice blest; It blesseth him that gives and him that takes.
  • Let us be merciful, and not too easily condemn others.
  • Compassion is the basis of all morality.

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