clement

/ˈklɛmənt/; /ˈklɛmɛnt/

Definitions

1. adjective

having a mild and gentle quality; merciful

“The clement weather made it an ideal time for a picnic.”

2. noun

a person with a mild and gentle nature, especially a king or monarch

“In the history books, he was remembered as a clement ruler who brought peace to the land.”

Synonyms

  • benign
  • kind
  • merciful
  • mild

Antonyms

  • cruel
  • harsh
  • severe
  • tyrannical