clement
Mild in disposition
Clement means mild or merciful.
Weather that is clement is pleasantly warm and calm: We're hoping for clement conditions on race day.
A clement judge or ruler shows leniency rather than harshness.
The word is somewhat formal and appears more often in its negative form, inclement, describing harsh weather.
Tolerant of faults
- forgivingInclined to pardon offenses
- compassionateShowing concern for sufferers
- forbearingShowing restraint under provocation
- graciousPleasantly kind and courteous
benevolent · indulgent · tolerant · magnanimous · charitable · understanding · sympathetic · kind
Moderate in intensity
- temperateMild, avoiding extremes
- balmyMildly warm, soothing
- pleasantGiving enjoyment or comfort
- fairImpartial and unbiased
moderate · warm · gentle · agreeable · calm · serene · springlike · sunny
lenient
Tolerant of faults
- forgivingInclined to pardon offenses
- compassionateShowing concern for sufferers
- forbearingShowing restraint under provocation
gracious · benevolent · indulgent · tolerant · magnanimous · charitable · understanding · sympathetic · kind · gentle
mild
Moderate in intensity
fair · moderate · warm · gentle · agreeable · calm · serene · springlike · sunny · breezy
Pope
Catholic Church's supreme leader
- mild climatestemperate, Mediterranean, subtropical, oceanic, maritime
- executive clemencyLeader's power to forgive crimes
- clemency hearingProceeding to consider mercy