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Clement

KLEH-muhnt

/ˈklɛmʌnt/

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clement

Dictionary meaning

(used of persons or behavior) inclined to show mercy.

Examples

  • A more clement judge reduced the sentence.
  • It is pleasant to finally have some clement weather after a harsh winter.

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Ephemeral

ih-FEM-er-ul

Mellifluous

muh-LIF-loo-us

Perspicacious

pur-spi-KAY-shus

Obsequious

uhb-SEE-kwee-us

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