permissively
permissively — adverb
1. done or said with acceptance of others' choices, without forcing strict rules up
done or said with acceptance of others' choices, without forcing strict rules upon them
The school dealt permissively with the students who arrived late, giving only a verbal warning.
adverb modifying verb of institutional policy
Saira's parents raised her more permissively than most of her friends' parents did.
comparative structure: more permissively than
The judge ruled permissively, allowing the evidence despite the defense's strong objections.
Feng's boss acted permissively toward the team, rarely punishing mistakes or missed deadlines.
Luca's grandmother frowned on the permissively run household that had no clear rules.
- leniently
focuses on not being strict about rules or punishment, often regarding consequences
- tolerantly
emphasizes acceptance of behavior that differs from one's own standards
- liberally
suggests open-mindedness and willingness to accept new or unconventional practices
- indulgently
implies a willingness to allow someone's desires, sometimes to excess
用法筆記
Commonly modifies verbs of parenting, discipline, governance, or rule-enforcement (e.g. raise, deal, act, rule, treat).