clement

IPA/ˈklemənt/
KK[klˈɛmənt]IPA/ˈklemənt/

clement — adjective

  • clementpositive
  • more clementcomparative
  • most clementsuperlative

1. describing weather that feels mild, calm, and comfortable rather than cold or ex

1.形容詞C2
釋義

describing weather that feels mild, calm, and comfortable rather than cold or extreme

例句

The clement spring weather let Baraka eat lunch beside the river.

clement weather

Farmers planted early because the clement March air never turned cold.

同義詞
  • mild

    the everyday word for weather that is not cold, rough, or severe

  • temperate

    more climate-focused and often used for places rather than a single day

  • balmy

    warmer and softer in feeling, especially with gentle air

反義詞
  • harsh

    used for weather that feels rough or difficult to face

  • severe

    emphasises dangerous or extreme weather conditions

文法句型

clement weather

clement climate

a clement day

用法筆記

Usually used for weather, climate, seasons, or days, and it sounds more formal than everyday words like 'mild' or 'nice'. Distinguish from sense 2: here the subject is a condition in nature, not a person or authority figure.

常見錯誤

❌The teacher was clement after the late homework.
✅The teacher was lenient after the late homework.
💡this weather sense is not used for people who forgive mistakes.

2. showing a willingness to forgive someone or give a lighter punishment than might

2.形容詞C2
釋義

showing a willingness to forgive someone or give a lighter punishment than might be expected

例句

The clement judge let Ada keep her licence after the first offence.

a clement judge

Imran thanked the principal for being clement about the prank.

be clement about + mistake

同義詞
  • lenient

    the more usual word for giving a lighter punishment

  • merciful

    close in meaning but more common and often more emotional or religious

  • forgiving

    focuses on pardon in personal relationships, not necessarily authority

反義詞
  • harsh

    general term for severe treatment or punishment

  • strict

    emphasises firm rule-following rather than mercy

文法句型

be clement toward someone

a clement judge

take a clement view

用法筆記

Mostly used in formal writing about judges, rulers, school authorities, or other people who can punish or forgive. Distinguish from sense 1: this sense describes a human decision to be lenient, not gentle weather.

常見錯誤

❌The clement afternoon helped us finish the hike.
✅The mild afternoon helped us finish the hike.
💡when the subject is weather, use sense 1 rather than this mercy sense.