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lenient in Italian

lenient in Italian is permissivo, indulgente, tollerante — lenient means not strict; willing to allow mistakes or wrongdoing without harsh punishment.

lenient in Italian

permissivo
adj
Lax; not strict; tolerant of dissent or deviation.
indulgente
adj
Lax; not strict; tolerant of dissent or deviation.
tollerante
adj
Lax; not strict; tolerant of dissent or deviation.

What does "lenient" mean?

  1. adj Not strict; willing to allow mistakes or wrongdoing without harsh punishment.
    "The teacher was lenient about late homework during exam week."
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lenient in a sentence

  • The teacher was lenient about late homework during exam week.
  • Critics say the sentence was far too lenient for such a serious crime.

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What is "lenient" in Italian?

"lenient" in Italian is permissivo, indulgente, tollerante. lenient means: Not strict; willing to allow mistakes or wrongdoing without harsh punishment.

How do you use "lenient" in a sentence?

Example: "The teacher was lenient about late homework during exam week." In Italian, "lenient" is permissivo, indulgente, tollerante.

Are there other ways to say "lenient" in Italian?

Yes — Italian has 3 translations listed for "lenient": permissivo, indulgente, tollerante.

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