Pronunciation: /ˈklɛmənt/
noun a male given name
A1 I like to wear my clement necklace every day.
A2 The clement of the organization is responsible for managing employee relations.
B1 The clement of the company decided to implement a new training program.
B2 The clement of the team is known for being fair and approachable.
C1 The clement of the government played a crucial role in negotiating the peace treaty.
C2 The clement of the court made a ruling that favored the defendant.
adjective showing mercy or leniency
A1 The weather was clement, so we decided to have a picnic in the park.
A2 The clement teacher always had a smile on her face and was patient with her students.
B1 The clement judge decided to give the defendant a lighter sentence due to their circumstances.
B2 The clement boss understood the employee's mistake and gave them a second chance.
C1 The clement climate in the region made it a popular destination for tourists.
C2 His clement nature endeared him to all who knew him, as he was always kind and understanding.
formal The judge showed a clement attitude towards the defendant and decided to reduce the sentence.
informal Luckily, the teacher was feeling clement today and extended the deadline for the assignment.
slang I can't believe my boss was so clement about me being late to work again.
figurative The clement weather made for a perfect day at the beach.
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