adj

clement

KLEH-muhnt

adj

Merciful or lenient in judging or punishing others.

"The clement ruler pardoned most of the prisoners."

Mild, especially describing pleasant weather.

"They were lucky to have clement weather for the outdoor wedding."

How to Use Clement

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishMild or merciful — used for both a person's temperament and the weather.

Common pairings

clement weather a clement ruler

more clement comparative, Clements plural, most clement superlative

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The _____ ruler pardoned most of the prisoners.

From Latin clemens, "merciful, mild," the same root behind "clemency."

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