Clement
/ˈklɛmənt/
Definitions
Showing mercy and leniency; forgiving.
/ˈklɛmənt/
Showing mercy and forgiveness
The clement weather allowed for a picnic.
💡 Simply: Clement means kind and forgiving, like a teacher who gives you a second chance after you make a mistake. Imagine a judge letting someone go with a warning instead of a harsh punishment – that's clement!
👶 For kids: Nice and forgiving.
More Examples
She was a clement ruler, known for her compassion.
How It's Used
"The judge showed clement consideration for the young offender."
"The clement nature of God is often emphasized in religious texts."
From Latin *clemens, meaning 'mild', 'gentle', 'merciful'. It's related to the verb *clēnēre, meaning 'to be gentle' or 'to spare'.
The word has consistently held its meaning of merciful and forgiving throughout history.
Memory tip
Think 'Clementine' – a sweet and forgiving orange.