lenity Meaning & Definition
/ˈlɛnɪti/
What Does Lenity Mean?
As a noun, lenity means leniency, mercy, forgiveness.
Lenity at a Glance
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //ˈlɛnɪti// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | leniency, lenience and mildness |
| Plural | lenities |
Lenity Definition (Noun)
- leniency, mercy, forgiveness
Noun
- Leniency
- Mercy
- Forgiveness
Synonyms of Lenity
Lenity synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Lenity
No antonyms or near antonyms are listed by the available sources for this entry.
Lenity in a Sentence
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Word Forms & Grammar
lenity (countable and uncountable, plural lenities)
Origin of Lenity
Borrowed from Middle French lénité, from Latin lēnitās (whence -ity), from lēnis (“soft”).
How Do You Say Lenity?
You say lenity as //ˈlɛnɪti//. It has 1 syllable.
Lenity: Your Questions Answered
What part of speech is lenity?
Lenity is a noun.
What is another word for lenity?
Words with a similar meaning to lenity include leniency, lenience and mildness. See the full list of lenity synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of lenity?
The plural of lenity is lenities.