Meaning & use
Clement
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Mild or pleasant, especially referring to weather; or merciful and lenient in temperament.
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They planned the picnic for a day when clement weather was forecast.
The judge was known for being clement toward first-time offenders.
A note on using this word
From Latin 'clemens' (mild, gentle); it's the root of 'clemency,' and is also a common given name, though the adjective predates its use as a name.
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