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Complaisant vs Clement - What's the difference?

complaisant | clement | Related terms |

Complaisant is a related term of clement.


As adjectives the difference between complaisant and clement

is that complaisant is compliant while clement is clement, mild.

complaisant

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • compliant
  • Willing to do what pleases others.
  • (archaic) polite, showing respect

    • Usage notes

    * (term) should not be confused with its homophone, complacent.

    Derived terms

    * complaisantly

    clement

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Lenient or merciful; charitable.
  • Said of weather and similar circumstances that are mild.

    • Antonyms

    * inclement

    Related terms

    * clemency

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