Meaning
lenient, mild
- Merciful, forgiving, or lenient towards wrongdoers
- Mild or favorable (said of weather or climate)
In a sentence
Speriamo che il tempo sia clemente durante l'escursione di domani.
Let's hope the weather is mild during tomorrow's hike.
Il giudice si è mostrato clemente considerando la giovane età dell'imputato.
The judge was lenient considering the defendant's young age.
L'inverno quest'anno è stato insolitamente clemente e privo di gelate.
Winter this year was unusually mild and free of frosts.
Word forms (4)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| clemente | masculine · singular |
| clemente | feminine · singular |
| clementi | masculine · plural |
| clementi | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Often applied to weather: 'il tempo è stato clemente' (the weather was mild/kind).
- Formal register when describing a judge or authority showing leniency.