leniently

Definition of Leniently in English :

1. laxly, leniently

in a permissively lenient manner

Example Sentences:
'he felt incensed that Tarrant should have been treated so leniently given his crime'

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.

Leniently

adjective

1.

showing or characterized by mercy or tolerance

2. archaic

caressing or soothing

adjective

1.

not harsh or severe in disciplining, punishing, judging, etc.; mild; merciful; clement

2. Archaic

soothing

adj.

1. Inclined not to be harsh or strict; merciful or indulgent: lenient parents.

2. Not harsh or strict; merciful or generous: lenient rules.