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clement Definition

clem·ent (klem′ənt)

adjective

  1. forbearing; lenient; merciful
  2. mild, as weather

Etymology: L clemens, prob. < IE base *lei-, to bend: see incline

clement Related Forms

clem′·ently adverb

Clement¹ Definition

Clem·ent (klem′ənt)

noun

a masculine name: dim. Clem; fem. Clementine, Clementina

Etymology: L Clemens < clemens, mild: see clement

Clement² Definition

Clem·ent (klem′ənt)

  1. (died 97); pope (88-97): martyr & Apostolic Father: his day is Nov. 23

  2. (born Giulio de' Medici) 1478-1534; pope (1523-34): excommunicated Henry VIII

clement Synonyms

clement

modif.

  1. Merciful

    lenient, forbearing, compassionate; see humane 1, kind, merciful 1.

  2. Mild; said of weather

    warm, clear, peaceful; see calm 2, fair 3, mild 2.

clement Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • weather: The next scene, of course, relied on slightly more clement weather than snow.
  • O: O clement, O loving, O sweet Virgin Mary!
  • condition: We had to make the most of this excellent area as we knew we would have no time to return in more clement conditions.
  • temperature: The heaviest rainfall of any South African region and consistently clement temperatures make for lush vegetation and ideal conditions for outdoor activities.

Modifying Another Word

so: Thursday 23rd May A very lazy morning, and the weather wasn't looking quite so clement today.