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Lenient vs Friendly - What's the difference?

lenient | friendly | Related terms |


As adjectives the difference between lenient and friendly

is that lenient is lax; tolerant of deviation; permissive; not strict while friendly is generally warm, approachable and easy to relate with in character.

As nouns the difference between lenient and friendly

is that lenient is a lenitive; an emollient while friendly is a game which is of no consequence in terms of ranking, betting etc.

As an adverb friendly is

in a friendly manner, like a friend.

Lenient vs Accommodating - What's the difference?

lenient | accommodating |


As adjectives the difference between lenient and accommodating

is that lenient is lax; tolerant of deviation; permissive; not strict while accommodating is affording, or disposed to afford, accommodation; obliging; helpful; as an accommodating man, spirit, arrangement.

As a noun lenient

is a lenitive; an emollient.

As a verb accommodating is

present participle of lang=en.

Lenient vs Moderate - What's the difference?

lenient | moderate | Synonyms |


As adjectives the difference between lenient and moderate

is that lenient is lax; tolerant of deviation; permissive; not strict while moderate is not excessive; acting in moderation.

As nouns the difference between lenient and moderate

is that lenient is a lenitive; an emollient while moderate is one who holds an intermediate position between extremes, as in politics.

As a verb moderate is

to reduce the excessiveness of (something.

Lenient vs Humouring - What's the difference?

lenient | humouring | Related terms |


As an adjective lenient

is lax; tolerant of deviation; permissive; not strict.

As a noun lenient

is a lenitive; an emollient.

As a verb humouring is

present participle of lang=en.

Good vs Lenient - What's the difference?

good | lenient | Related terms |


As adjectives the difference between good and lenient

is that good is Of people.lenient is lax; tolerant of deviation; permissive; not strict.

As nouns the difference between good and lenient

is that good is the forces or behaviors that are the enemy of evil. Usually consists of helping others and general benevolence while lenient is a lenitive; an emollient.

As an interjection good

is that is good: an elliptical exclamation of satisfaction or commendation.

As an adverb good

is well; satisfactorily or thoroughly.

As a verb good

is to thrive; fatten; prosper; improve.

As a proper noun Good

is {{surname}.

Bounteous vs Lenient - What's the difference?

bounteous | lenient | Related terms |


As adjectives the difference between bounteous and lenient

is that bounteous is inclined to be generous while lenient is lax; tolerant of deviation; permissive; not strict.

As a noun lenient is

a lenitive; an emollient.

Learned vs Lenient - What's the difference?

learned | lenient |


As adjectives the difference between learned and lenient

is that learned is having much learning, knowledgeable, erudite; highly educated while lenient is lax; tolerant of deviation; permissive; not strict.

As a verb learned

is past tense of learn: taught.

As a noun lenient is

a lenitive; an emollient.

Mercify vs Lenient - What's the difference?

mercify | lenient |


As a verb mercify

is to have mercy on; to pity.

As an adjective lenient is

lax; tolerant of deviation; permissive; not strict.

As a noun lenient is

a lenitive; an emollient.

Flexible vs Lenient - What's the difference?

flexible | lenient |


As adjectives the difference between flexible and lenient

is that flexible is capable of being flexed or bent without breaking; able to be turned, bowed, or twisted, without breaking; pliable; not stiff or brittle while lenient is lax; tolerant of deviation; permissive; not strict.

As nouns the difference between flexible and lenient

is that flexible is something that is flexible while lenient is a lenitive; an emollient.

Lenient vs Firm - What's the difference?

lenient | firm |


As adjectives the difference between lenient and firm

is that lenient is lax; tolerant of deviation; permissive; not strict while firm is steadfast, secure, hard (in position).

As nouns the difference between lenient and firm

is that lenient is (medicine) a lenitive; an emollient while firm is (uk|business) a business partnership; the name under which it trades.

As a verb firm is

to make firm or strong; fix securely.

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